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Resuming a Set Speed
To return to a set speed after having
used the brakes, push the cruise control
lever up to +RES. This returns the vehi-
cle to its set speed.
Increasing Speed
To increase cruise control speed:
• Use the accelerator to reach the
desired speed; then move the cruise
control lever to the –SET position.
Release the lever and the acceler-
ator pedal.
• Tap up or hold the cruise lever up to
the +RES position until you reach the
desired speed, and then release the
lever.
Note: On some vehicles the cruise con-
trol system will terminate its set speed
memory anytime vehicle speed falls
below 25 mph.
Reducing Speed
To reduce speed while using cruise
control:
• Push and hold the lever to –SET until
you reach the desired lower speed;
then release it.
• Tap down on the lever. Each time you
do this, you’ll reduce vehicle speed
by 1 mph.
Ending Cruise Control
There are several ways to cancel cruise
control:
• Step lightly on the brake pedal or
push the clutch pedal, if you have a
manual transaxle.
• Press the ON-OFF button again (this
will erase the set speed memory).
• Pull the cruise control lever toward
you.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cold Engine Shifting
Cold Engine Speed
When the engine is cold, the vehicle’s
powertrain computer directs automatic
transmission-equipped vehicles to shift
early, which may result in slower accel-
eration. This early shifting eases engine
and transmission loads and reduces
exhaust emissions. Once the engine
warms, the transmission shift points will
occur at higher engine speeds.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
When the Vibe GT 1.8-liter engine is
cold, engine speed is limited to 7200
rpm. This reduces engine wear and
exhaust emissions. Once the engine
reaches operating temperature, the
maximum engine speed of 8300 rpm is
available.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Steering Wheel Lock-Up
The ignition switch provides four posi-
tions: LOCK, ACC, ON, START. Should
the key become stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion, or if you are unable to turn the key,
turn the steering wheel to the left and
right while turning the key hard.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: Turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could damage
the key or ignition switch.
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