2001 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 121

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the RESUME button on your steering wheel. You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. D Press the ACCEL button on the steering wheel. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the button. (To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the ACCEL button briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster). The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing the SET button on the steering wheel. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: D Press the COAST button on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. COAST button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: D To slow down in very small amounts, press the D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the SET button on the steering wheel, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise speed you set earlier. 2-51