Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlTo reduce the vehicle’s speed while using cruisecontrol:• Press and hold the SET– button on the steeringwheel until the desired lower speed is reached,then release it.• To slow down in very small amounts, press theSET– button on the steering wheel briefly.Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise ControlUse the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’sspeed. When you take your foot off the pedal, thevehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed.Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well the cruise control works on hills depends uponthe vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you might have tostep on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’sspeed. When going downhill, you might have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speeddown. When the brakes are applied the cruise controlturns off. Many drivers find this to be too muchtrouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.Ending Cruise ControlThere are three ways to end cruise control:• Step lightly on the brake pedal.• Press the clutch pedal to the floor (manualtransmissions).• Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.• Press the On/Off button on the steering wheel.Erasing Speed MemoryThe cruise control set speed memory is erased whenthe cruise control or the ignition is turned off.3-16
