Cruise Control Description and Operation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions at 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 clutch release switch, if equipped with a manual transmission
The cruise control switch
The powertrain control module (PCM)
The stop lamp switch
The TCC brake/cruise release switch
The throttle actuator control (TAC) motor
The vehicle speed sensor (VSS)