2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 225

Driving and Operating Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the control up toward +RES briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Increasing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated: . . 9-35 Reducing Speed While Cruise Control is at a Set Speed If the cruise control system is already activated: . pressing the SET- button will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down. If the brake is applied, the cruise control disengages. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: ... Move the control toward SET− and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To decrease the vehicle speed in small increments, move the control toward SET− briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. Move the control up toward +RES and hold until the desired speed is reached, then release it. To increase vehicle speed in small increments, move the control up toward +RES briefly and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. . Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise speed. While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise control, briefly Step lightly on the brake pedal. Press * on the steering wheel. To turn off the cruise control, press J on the steering wheel.