Description & Operation: Notes

Jeep vehicles use an electro-mechanical servo system. The system consists of a control module, speed sensor, servo, control switch assembly, vacuum storage canister, check valve and release system. Release system consists of a mechanical vacuum vent valve and brake and clutch (M/T) release switches.

Cruise Command control switch is an integral part of the turn signal switch lever and consists of 2 separate switches. The first is an "ON-OFF" and "RESUME" slide switch located on the flat of directional switch lever. See Fig 1 .

The second is a "SET/COAST" push button switch located at end of directional switch lever. To engage system, move slide switch to "ON" position and accelerate to desired speed. Depress and release "SET/COAST" button on end of switch lever. See Fig 1 . System will now maintain selected speed.

System will automatically disengage when brake or clutch pedal is depressed. It can be re-engaged to previously selected speed by accelerating to 30 MPH and moving slide switch to "RESUME" position, then releasing switch.

NOTE: When slide switch is moved to "OFF" position, pre-set speed of "RESUME" function is canceled from memory and must be reset when system is reactivated.

A higher speed can be set by pressing on accelerator pedal until new speed is reached and then pushing "SET/COAST" button. A lower speed can be obtained by lightly depressing brake pedal, allowing the vehicle to slow to desired speed and then depressing and releasing "SET/COAST" button. Operation of individual components is as follows:

Fig 1: Cruise Control Switch

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