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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery.
When you are going downhill, your
speed may increase above the set
speed. The system will not apply the
brakes. Change down a gear to assist the
system in maintaining the set speed.
Note:
Cruise control will disengage if your
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.
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The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release
ON
.
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The indicator will display in the
instrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1.
Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release
SET+
.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Changing the Set Speed
•
Press and hold
SET+
or
SET-
. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
•
Press and release
SET+
or
SET-
. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
•
Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release
SET+
.
Canceling the Set Speed
Pull
CAN
toward you and release, or tap
the brake pedal. The set speed will not be
erased.
Resuming the Set Speed
Pull
RES
toward you and release.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Note:
You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.
Press and release
OFF
or switch the
ignition off.
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Cruise Control
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