Description & Operation

Cruise control system uses a vacuum actuator (electric motor actuator on 2.0L A/T) to control throttle position, thus maintaining desired vehicle speed. Based on various inputs, cruise control unit controls operation of actuator solenoids (actuator motor 2.0L A/T).

When main switch is in ON position, system is ready to be engaged. Cruise control switch sets or adjusts desired speed. Cruise control switch contains SET, COAST, RESUME and ACCEL switches (and CANCEL switch on some models). System will not operate at speeds less than 25 MPH.

To engage system, accelerate to desired speed and momentarily activate SET switch. To disengage system, apply brakes, press clutch pedal (M/T) or turn main switch to OFF position.

To accelerate from a set cruising speed, activate ACCEL switch until vehicle is at desired speed, and then turn off ACCEL switch. To decrease speed, activate COAST switch until vehicle is at desired speed, and then turn off COAST switch. To resume previous set speed, activate RESUME switch (previous set speed cannot be resumed if system was disengaged using main switch).

NOTE: System uses 2 switches to determine if brakes are being applied: cruise brake switch (dedicated to cruise control system) and stoplight switch (part of stoplight system).

NOTE: On vehicles with automatic overdrive transmission, if speed drops 5 MPH less than set speed, cruise control unit cancels or prevents OD transmission function. When vehicle speed returns to within 2 MPH of set speed for at least 20 seconds, OD transmission function is restored.