2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 165

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page165 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Press down the cruise control SET/switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator simultaneously. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch Press up the cruise control RES/+ switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Cruise control switch Cruise control switch Do not continue to hold the switch. Until you release it, speed will continue to drop (unless you continue to accelerate) and you'll miss the desired speed. NOTE l l On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down while ascending, or speed up while descending. 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 cruise control RES/ + switch. Multiple taps will increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. 5-23 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E