2008 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 144

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose the cruise control is set at a desired speed and the brakes are applied. This disengages the cruise control. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster also goes out, indicating cruise is no longer engaged. To return to the previously set speed, you do not need to go through the set process again. Once at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the RES+ symbol briefly. This takes the vehicle back up and maintains the previously chosen speed. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already engaged, • Push and hold the SET− symbol until the lower speed desired is reached, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET− symbol briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed set earlier. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. • If the cruise control system is already engaged, press the RES+ symbol. Hold it there until the speed desired is reached and then release the button. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your vehicle's speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle's speed down. Applying the brakes does turn off the cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. • To increase the vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the RES+ symbol briefly and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. 3-12