2004 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 115

Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. • Your vehicle may have Enhanced Traction System (ETS). See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9. If your vehicle is in cruise control while the ETS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. 1. Press the cruise control ON OFF button. The indicator light above the button will turn on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the CST SET (Coast Set) button and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 3-11