Mazda MX-5 Owner's Manual page 172

MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page171
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3. Press down the cruise control switch
and release it at the speed you want.
Release the accelerator at the same
time.
Cruise
control
switch
Don't continue to hold the switch. Until
you release it, speed will continue to drop
(unless you continue to accelerate) and
you'll miss the desired speed.
NOTE
The SET function can't be activated
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until about 2 seconds after the ON/
OFF switch has been engaged.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
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momentarily slow down going up or
speed up while going down.
Form No.8V80-EA-06F
Black plate (171,1)
Starting and Driving
qTo Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
Pull up the cruise control switch and
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hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the switch at the speed you
want.
Cruise
control
switch
Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that
allows you to increase your current speed
in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a
momentary tap of the cruise control
switch. Multiple taps will increase your
vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each
tap.
Accelerate to the desired speed.
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press down the cruise control switch
and release it immediately.
Cruise
control
switch
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