2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 122
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Manual
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 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. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control D Press the ACC 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 ACC 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: There are two ways to cancel the 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. D Step lightly on the brake pedal. D Press the OFF button on the steering wheel. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. D To slow down in very small amounts, press the 2-50