1996 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 92

Move the cruise switch from ON to WA (Resume/Accelerate). Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch to R/A (Resume/Accelerate). Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. 4 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. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the acceleratorpedal 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. 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 want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control.Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. 2-38