Once cruise control has been set at a desired speed with the SET button, the set speed is stored in the controllers memory. If the driver for any reason must apply the brake, cruise control will disengage. The cruise control may be reset in this manner, accelerate close to the desired speed (25 mph (40 km/h) or more, move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (which stands for Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second. The vehicle will now accelerate to and resume the previously set speed. If either the ignition switch or the cruise ON/OFF switch is turned off, you will erase the cruise control memory.
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control.
There are two ways to increase speed while using cruise control.
The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control and push the SET button.
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed, once a safe distance past the other vehicle, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will then return to the preset cruise control speed.
How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the incline of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Applying the brake will however, take you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and chose not to use cruise control on steep hills.
When you turn off the ignition, or the cruise control ON/OFF switch is turned off, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
There are two ways to turn off the cruise control.
• | Step lightly on the brake pedal. |
• | Move the cruise switch to OFF. |
The multifunction switch contains the normally open ON/OFF, SET and R/A switches. It cannot be serviced. The complete multifunction lever must be replaced as an assembly. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column -- Standard, or Steering Wheel and Column -- Tilt.
The cruise release (ABS/TCC) switch is a normally closed switch mounted on the brake pedal bracket.
The brake switch is a normally open switch mounted on the brake pedal bracket.