2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 147

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Press the SET/COAST button and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch Press the RES/ACCEL button and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the button at the speed you want. Don't continue to hold in the button. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l l 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. Cruise control will turn off if vehicle speed drops below 30 km/h (19 mph) when cruise is activated, such as when climbing a steep grade. 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. 5-21