1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 116
1997 Nissan Maxima Manual
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CRUISE CONTROL c) Turn the main switch off. Both the "ON" indicator and "CRUISE" lights will go out. ¼ If you depress the brake pedal while pushing the "ACCEL" set switch and reset at the cruising speed, turn the main switch off once and then turn it on again. ¼ The cruise control will automatically be cancelled if the vehicle slows down below approximately 8 MPH (13 km/h). ¼ Depress the clutch pedal (manual transmission), or move the selector lever to "N" (automatic transmission). The "CRUISE" light will go out. To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push and release the "SET/COAST" switch. b) Push and hold the "ACCEL" set switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch. c) Push, then quickly release the "ACCEL" set switch. Each time you do this, the set speed will increase by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). SSD0019 The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 30 to 89 MPH (48 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the main switch on. The indicator light on the switch will come on. To set at cruising speed, accelerate your vehicle to the desired speed, push the SET/COAST switch and release it. (The "CRUISE" light will come on.) Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the set speed. ¼ To pass another vehicle, depress the accelerator pedal. When you release the pedal, the vehicle will return to the previously set speed. ¼ The vehicle may not maintain the set speed when going up or down steep hills. If this happens, drive without the cruise control. To cancel the preset speed, follow either of these three methods: a) Push the cancel switch; The "CRUISE" light will go out. b) Tap the brake pedal; The "CRUISE" light will go out. 4-13