2006 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 143

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to disengage the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. • Push and hold the SET− symbol until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− symbol briefly. Each time you do this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. • Press the on/off button, this will turn off the cruise control system. • Press the cancel button (3-spoke wheel only). When cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. 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. • Step on the clutch pedal; when the cruise control disengages, the cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster will go out. 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 vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle's speed down. Of course, applying the brakes ends cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. 3-13