Cruise Control System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, and 1997 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Cruise control is designed to maintain a desired vehicle speed. System capabilities include cruise, coast, resume speed, accelerate, tap-up and tap-down.

Cruise control module contains an electronic controller and electric stepper motor. Controller monitors vehicle speed and operates electric stepper motor. In response to controller, stepper motor moves a connecting strap that is attached to cruise control cable. Cable moves throttle linkage to vary throttle position in order to maintain desired cruise speed. Cruise control module contains a low speed limit which will prevent system engagement below a speed of about 25 MPH.

Module is controlled by engagement switch located on multifunction lever. Switches, mounted on brake and clutch (if equipped with M/T) pedal brackets, disengage cruise system when brake or clutch pedal is depressed.