2011 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab Owner's Manual - Page 227

Driving and Operating 9-49 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). If the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off. If the vehicle's StabiliTrak® /Traction Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel spin while the cruise control is on, the cruise control automatically disengages. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑47 or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑46. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, the cruise control can be turned back on. r T (Set): Press the button at the end of the lever to set the speed. Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. 1. Move the cruise control lever to R. { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. These controls are located at the end of the multifunction lever. 2. Get up to the speed desired. 3. Press r T at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 9 (Off): Turns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Use to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed.