2001 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 83

Controls and features To turn speed control off • Press OFF. RES ACCEL ON CANCEL OFF COAST SET Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. To set a speed • Press COAST/ SET. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). RES ACCEL ON CANCEL OFF COAST SET If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 12.2 km/h (8 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES/ACCEL will re-engage it. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. 83