System Operation: Notes

CAUTION: Use of the speed control system should be avoided during the following conditions:

When it is not possible to keep the vehicle at the set speed
In heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed
On winding or hilly roads
On roads slippery with rain, snow, ice, etc.
In very windy areas

To operate the speed control system, the vehicle must be traveling approximately 30 mph (48 km/h) or greater. To activate the system, press the CRUISE CONT. ON switch. The system is activated and ready to accept a set speed signal. A set speed signal is generated by pressing (for at least one second) the SET/COAST button on the horn pad. The actuator motor energizes to create a vacuum which draws the actuator in. The actuator will hold the speed at a constant rate until changed or turned off. When the system is turned off, a vent in the motor will energize to release the vacuum.

The indicator lamp on the switch will illuminate when the CRUISE CONT. ON switch is pressed to indicate that the speed control system is on. The indicator lamp on the switch will turn off when the CRUISE CONT. OFF switch is pressed.

If a malfunction is detected in the speed control system, the system will automatically cancel. The driver will be warned of the malfunction by a blinking speed control indicator (CRUISE). The CRUISE indicator may blink if the CRUISE CONT. switch is pressed while pushing the RESUME/ACCEL, SET/COAST, or CANCEL buttons.

The vehicle speed will remain constant until changed or canceled. The set speed can be reset by:

Changing the set speed.
Depressing the brake pedal.
Pressing the speed control switch (CRUISE CONT. OFF) off.
Turning the ignition switch OFF.

With the vehicle traveling 30 mph (48 km/h) or greater, the transaxle will downshift from fourth to third gear when depressing the RESUME/ACCEL button. The transaxle will downshift from fourth to third depending on engine load signals sent by inputs to the Transaxle Control Module (TCM).