1999 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 98

yellowblue Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control RES ACCL button for about half a second. You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you press the RES ACCL button longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold down the RES ACCL button. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. D Press the RES ACCL button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed in very small amounts, press the RES ACCL button for less than half a second and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the CST SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: D Push the CST SET button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. D To slow down in very small amounts, push the CST SET button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. D Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the CST SET button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. 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. 2-38