2005 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 115

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page115 Wednesday, June 9 2004 2:11 PM Black plate (115,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON/ OFF switch has been engaged. On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down going up or speed up while going down. l Your vehicle has a tap-up feature that allows you to increase your current speed in increments of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the RES/ACCEL button. Multiple taps will increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. l qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. l Accelerate to the desired speed. Press the SET/COAST button and release it immediately. Press the RES/ACCEL button and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the button at the speed you want. NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise control is on. Greater speed will not interfere with it or change the set speed. Take your foot off the accelerator to return to the set speed. 5-19 Form No.8T69-EA-04G