1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 89

Cruise Control (If Equipped) When you applyyour brakes, the cruise control shuts off. I - a Cruise control can bedangerous where you 1 With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 kmh) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). can't drive safely at a steady speed.So, don't useyour cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. a Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads,fast changes in tiretraction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don't use cruise control on slippery roads.