1999 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 99

yellowblue Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly move the cruise control switch from ON to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Remember, if you hold the switch at RES/ACC, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at RES/ACC. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. D Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed. Push the button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Or, D Move the cruise switch from ON to RES/ACC. Hold it there until you reach a desired speed and then release the switch. Or, to increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to RES/ACC briefly 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 have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: D Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. D 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. 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. 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 step on 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. 2-41