STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
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CRUISE CONTROL (If Equipped)
To help avoid loss of vehicle control,
do not use the cruise control system
when driving in heavy traffic, on slip-
pery or winding roads, or on steep
downgrades.
The cruise control system allows you to
maintain a steady speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal. The
controls for operating the cruise control
system are on the windshield wiper lever
and there is an on/off switch for the
system on the instrument panel. When
the system is on, an indicator light on the
instrument panel switch will be lit. You
can use the cruise control system at
ACCEL
RESUME
SET COAST
CANCEL
speeds of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
higher.
To Set Cruising Speed
Turn on the cruise control system by
pushing the "CRUISE" button on the in-
strument panel. Accelerate to the desired
speed, push the "SET COAST" button on
the control lever all the way in, and then
slowly release the button. Take your foot
off the accelerator pedal and the set
speed will be maintained.
With the cruise control on, you can in-
crease speed for passing by using the ac-
celerator pedal. When you take your foot
off the pedal, your vehicle will return to
the set speed.
To Change Cruising Speed
To reset the cruise control to a slower
speed, hold the "SET COAST" button in
until the vehicle has slowed to the desired
speed, then slowly release the button.
The new speed will be maintained.
To reset the cruise control to a faster
speed, use either of the following pro-
cedures:
a) Turn the control lever to the "ACCEL
RESUME" position and hold it there.
Vehicle speed will steadily increase.
When you release the lever, the new
speed will be maintained.
b) Accelerate to the desired speed using
the accelerator pedal and press the
"SET COAST" button all the way in.
When you slowly release the button,
the new speed will be maintained.
To Cancel
To cancel cruise control operation, use
one of the following procedures:
a) Slightly depress the brake pedal or
clutch pedal, or turn the control lever
to the "CANCEL" position. Cruise con-
trol operation will be cancelled until
you reset a cruising speed using "AC-
CEL RESUME" or.the "SET COAST"
button.
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