2008 Saturn Astra Owner's Manual - Page 83

Instruments and Controls Resuming a Set Speed Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more and the cruise control is on, press W. The vehicle returns to the previous speed selected before the cruise was disengaged. The stored speed is deleted if the ignition is turned off. 4-7 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control • Press and hold W until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. While going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle's speed. While going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle's speed down. Of course, applying the brake turns off the cruise control. • To reduce vehicle speed in small increments, briefly press W repeatedly. Each time this is done, the vehicle speed decreases by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). When the W button is released the current speed is stored and maintained. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control • Press and hold J until the desired speed is reached, then release it. Ending Cruise Control There are several ways to end cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake or clutch pedal. • The automatic transmission is placed in NEUTRAL (N). • Press the 9 button. • To increase vehicle speed in small increments, briefly press J repeatedly. Each time this is done, the vehicle speed increase by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) without using the accelerator pedal. When the J button is released the current speed is stored and maintained. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the previously set cruise speed. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off.