Caution: Do not use the cruise control on slippery roads, steeply graded roads,
or in heavy traffic of heavy or varying volume. Failure to follow these CAUTIONS
could possibly cause you to loose control of the vehicle and result in damage
to the vehicle and personal injury.
Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains
a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions. Steep grades, up
or down, may cause variations in the selected speeds. The cruise control
system controls the following functions:
Refer to the following list for the main components of the cruise control
system:
• | The turn signal and multi-function switch |
• | The cruise control module |
• | The cruise control cable |
• | The vehicle speed sensor |
• | The cruise control release switch |
The cruise control release switch and the stoplamp switch disengage
the cruise system. The switches are mounted on the brake pedal bracket. When
the brake pedal is depressed, the following actions occur:
• | The switches electrically disengage the cruise control system. |
• | The throttle returns to the idle position. |
Cruise Control System Description
The cruise
control cable is adjustable. The cruise control cable provides a physical
connection between the cruise control module and the engine throttle linkage.
Cruise Control Release Switch and Stoplamp Switch
The cruise control release switch and stoplamp switch disengage the
cruise control system. The cruise control release switch and the stoplamp
switch are mounted on the brake pedal bracket. These switches electrically
disengage the system when you press the brake pedal.