Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual page 127

CAUTION:
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you can
not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not
use your cruise control on winding roads or in
heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery
roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire
traction can cause needless wheel spinning,
and you could lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
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If you leave your cruise control on when you
are not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you do not want to.
You could be startled and even lose control.
Keep the cruise control switch off until you
want to use cruise control.
The cruise control buttons are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
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(On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off.
+RES (Resume): Press this button to resume a set
speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET (Set): Press this button to set a speed and to
decrease the speed.
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