Floor Controls; Hazard Warning Flasher; Braking System - Chevrolet 1979 Light Duty Truck Owner's Manual

To engage the Cruise Control, proceed
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Accelerate to desired cruising speed and partially depress and
release the control button at the end of the tum signal lever.
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and desired speed
will automatically be maintained.
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To change automatic speed setting, press control button until it
bottoms and hold until desired speed is attained.
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Before releasing control button, hesitate at the partially depressed
position, then remove your foot from the accelerator. If control
button is not fully depressed, when changing speed setting, the
vehicle will resume your previously selected speed.
To disengage system, lightly depress brake pedal.
NOTICE:
To help keep the vehicle under control, do not use the Cruise
Control when it may not be wise to keep the vehicle at a constant speed.
constant speed may not be advisable in conditions such as: heavy or
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varying traffic, or on winding, or slippery roads. With the Cruise Control
engaged, taking your foot off the accelerator pedal does not allow the
vehicle to slow down.

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

NOTICE:
The hazard flasher is covered on Page 3·1 in the "In Case of
Emergency" section.
HORN
The horn on your vehicle is actuated by firmly pressing on the pad in
the center of the steering wheel. As a good motorist, use of the hom
should be kept at a minimum. However, acquaint yourself as soon as
possible with this function of your vehicle, should it ever become
necessary to give a warning to a pedestrian or another motorist.
FLOOR CO NTRO LS

BRAKING SYSTEM

The regular brake system is designed for braking performance under
a wide range of driving conditions even when the vehicle is loaded to
its full rated vehicle load.
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