2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 232

9-34 Driving and Operating . Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster also goes out indicating cruise is no longer engaged. Once the vehicle speed is 40 km/h (25 mph) or greater, press the RES+ button on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . To increase the vehicle speed in small amounts, press the RES+ button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works 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 at a lower speed. When the brakes are applied this ends the cruise control. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to end cruise control: . Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the SET− on the steering wheel until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. To slow down in small amounts, press the SET− button briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. . To disengage the cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. To turn off cruise control, press the I button. Press and hold the RES+ button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it. 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 control speed. . Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory, by pressing the I button or if the ignition is turned off.