1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 109

Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise function. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Also note that the DIC will display the CRUISE ENGAGED message again. Remember, if you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch or apply the brake. could be You startled and even lose control. unless you want togo So faster, don't hold the switch R/A. at Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the endthe leverand then of release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold it there untilyou reach a desired speed and then release the switch.(To increase your speed in very small amounts, movethe switch toWA. Each time you do this, your vehicle will about 1 mph go (1.6 k / ) m hfaster.) 0 The accelerate feature only work after you have set the will cruise controlspeed by pushing the SET CRUISE button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push in the button at the end the lever untilyou of reach a desired lower speed, then release it. A CRUISE ENGAGED message will then display. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 2-44