Chevrolet 1997 Cavalier Owner's Manual page 96

Cruise Control (If Equipped)
When you apply your brakes, or the clutch pedal if you
have a manual transaxle, the cruise control shuts off.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40
k m h )
or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40
km/h).
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely at a steady speed. So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on