1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98

Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating To pass another vehicle while the speed control is activated, press the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed. Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the speed control. When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load, you may notice your speed decreasing, even if you have the speed control set. If the speed drops more than 5 mph (8 km/h), it is normal for the automatic speed control feature to be cancelled. You may need to help your vehicle maintain the desired speed by driving without the speed control when driving up steep grades. Cancelling the Speed Control To cancel the preset speed, follow one of these three methods: Ⅵ Push the CANCEL button on the left side of the steering wheel; the CRUISE light will go out. Ⅵ Tap the brake pedal; the CRUISE light will go out. Ⅵ Press the main OFF switch to the left of the steering wheel. Both the CRUISE CONT. ON switch indicator and the CRUISE light in the instrument cluster will go out. If you unintentionally press the brake pedal while pushing the RES/ACCEL button to reset the cruising speed, press the OFF switch once and then reactivate the system by pressing the CRUISE CONT. ON switch. The speed control will automatically be canceled if the vehicle slows down approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) below the set speed. 94