1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 92

Increasing Speed. While Using Cruise Control There are two waysto go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to get to higher speed. the Push the SETDECEL button, then release button the and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Press the RESUME/ACCEL button. Hold it there until you get up to speed you want, and then the release the button. To increase your speed very in small amounts, press RESUME/ACCEL button the for less than half a second and then releaseEach it. time you do this, your vehicle will go aboutmph 1 (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you on turn the cruise control by pushing the SETDECEL button. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot the pedal, your vehicle will slow off down tothe cruise control speed you earlier. set Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepnessthe hills. of When going up steep hills, you may have to on the step accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gea to keep your speed down. course, applying the brake Of takes you outof cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two waysto reduce your speed while using cruise control: Push the SETDECEL button until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, pushthe button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you'll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Ending Outof Cruise Control There are two ways turn off the cruise control: to Step lightly on the brake pedal; Press the cruise control ON/OFF button. Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory When you turn the cruise control orthe ignition, off your cruise control speed memory is erased. set 2-35