1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 108

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There aretwo ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or Move the cruise switch to OFF. The CRUISE light will also go out. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Exterior Lamps Headlamps See "Turn SignalMultifunction Lever" in the Index. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Daytime Running Lamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see front of your vehicle during the the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. 2-42