Cruise Control Description and Operation: Notes

Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). Steep grades may cause variations in the selected vehicle speeds.

The following are the main components of the cruise control system:

• The accelerator pedal
• The clutch start switch, if equipped with a manual transmission
• The engine control module (ECM)
• The on/off switch
• The resume/accel switch
• The set/coast switch
• The cruise/brake switch
• The stop lamp switch
• The throttle actuator control (TAC) motor
• The vehicle speed sensor