2009 Pontiac G6 Owner's Manual - Page 144

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. 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 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. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to disengage the cruise control: 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. • Step lightly on the brake pedal. • Press the on/off button. • Press the cancel button. The cruise symbol in the instrument panel cluster turns off when the system is disengaged. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off. 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 3-12