Cruise Control Description and Operation: Notes

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 accelerator pedal
• The brake pedal position sensor
• The body control module (BCM)
• The Cancel switch
• The On/Off switch
• The powertrain control module (PCM)
• The Resume/Increase Switch
• The Set/Decrease Switch
• The throttle actuator control (TAC) module
• The TAC motor
• The vehicle speed sensor