Driving and Operating 8-37Resuming a Set SpeedIf the brakes or cruise cancel buttonare applied while the cruise controlis at a set speed, the cruise controldisengages. But it does not need tobe reset.If the vehicle has a previouslystored set speed, and is travelingabout 40 km/h (25 mph) or more,press the +RES button once on thesteering wheel, and the vehiclereturns to the previously selectedspeed and stays there.Increasing Speed While CruiseControl is at a Set SpeedTo increase the cruise speed whilethe cruise control is at a set speed:. Press and hold the +RES buttonon the steering wheel until thenew desired speed is reached,and then release the button.. To increase vehicle speed insmall increments, press the+RES button. Each time this isdone, the vehicle goes about1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster.Reducing Speed While CruiseControl is at a Set SpeedTo reduce the vehicle speed whilethe cruise control is at a set speed:. Press and hold the SET– buttonon the steering wheel until thedesired lower speed is reached,and then release the button.. To slow down in very smallamounts, press the SET– buttonon the steering wheel briefly.Each time this is done, thevehicle goes about 1.6 km/h(1 mph) slower.Passing Another Vehicle WhileUsing Cruise ControlUse the accelerator pedal toincrease your vehicle speed. Whenyou take your foot off the pedal, thevehicle slows down to the cruisecontrol speed that was set earlier.Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well the cruise control will workon hills depends upon the vehiclespeed, load, and the steepness ofthe hills. When going up steep hills,you might have to step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain thevehicle speed. When goingdownhill, you might have to brakeor shift to a lower gear to keep thevehicle speed down. If the brake isapplied the cruise controldisengages.Ending Cruise ControlThere are three ways to end cruisecontrol:. Step lightly on the brake pedal.. Press the [ button on thesteering wheel.. Press the T button on thesteering wheel.Erasing Speed MemoryThe cruise control set speedmemory is erased, when the cruisecontrol or the ignition is turned off.
