Electronic speed control
The electronic speed control automatically maintains the set speed by actively regulating the throttle setting. Any speed above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) can be maintained with the electronic speed control by operat- ing the lever.
To accelerate and set a speed, lift the lever up. Lift and hold the lever to accelerate, or lift and release to set a speed. To decelerate and set a speed, press the lever down. Press down and hold the lever to decelerate, or press down and release to set a speed.
WARNING! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Vary The Speed Setting
If a set speed needs to be adjusted slightly, lift up or hold down the speed control lever briefly until the desired speed is reached. A single tap on the lever up or down will change the speed in 0.6 mph (1 km/h) increments. When the lever is released, the newly set speed remains. To increase the speed for passing, use the accelerator. After the accelerator is released, the previously set speed will resume automatically.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle, will deactivate the speed control without erasing the memory. Pushing the speed control lever forward or turning the key in the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position will turn off the speed control and erase the memory.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, pull the speed control lever toward you, and then release. The resume feature can be used at any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
NOTE: Moving the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position will switch the speed control off (automatic transmission only).
Using Speed Control On Hills
Your vehicle is equipped with interactive speed control. This feature activates when driving up or down hills with the speed control engaged and the driver’s foot off the accelerator.
WARNING! Speed control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
For vehicles with automatic transmission: On a downgrade or an upgrade, downshifting will occur automatically to allow the engine’s braking power to maintain the set speed. When more level roadway is reached, the transmission will automatically upshift to fifth gear. For vehicles with manual transmission: The set speed control is switched off when declutching exceeds four seconds during downshifting. In some cases, you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow down sufficiently to achieve the desired speed.
NOTE: On very steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur. It may be preferable to drive without speed control.
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