Cadillac 1996 Eldorado Owner's Manual page 98

Kernember, if you hold the
Setting the cruise control at
a desired speed and then
applying the brake will end
the cruise function. Once
you're going about 25 mph
(40
km/h)
or more, you
can move the cruise
control switch from ON to
R/A (Resume/Accelerate)
for about half a second to
reset. This returns you to
your desired preset speed.
There are two ways to increase your speed. Here's
the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
2. Push the button at the end of the lever and then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll
now cruise at the higher speed.
Here's the second way to increase speed:
Move the cruise switch from ON to R/A. Hold it
there until you reach a desired speed and then release
the switch.
switch at R/A longer than
half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you
release the switch or apply the brake. You could be
startled and even lose control. So unless you want to
go faster, don't hold the switch at R/A.
To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to R/A. Each time you do this, your
vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you have
set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET
CRUISE button.