1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 101

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are twoways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applyingthe brake takes you out of cruise control.Many drivers findthis to be too much trouble and don't use cruise controlon steep hills. To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time do you this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 kmh) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedalto increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Ending Outof Cruise Control There are several ways to turn off the cruise control: 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you have a manual transmission; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. 0 Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or ignition, the your cruise control setspeed memory is erased. Using Cruise Controlon Hills How well your cruise control willwork on hills depends upon your speed, loadand the steepnessof the hills. When going up steep hills,you may have to step on the accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. When going 2-51