2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 113

Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can press the cruise control ACCEL (Accelerate) RESUME button briefly. You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you press the ACCEL RESUME button briefly, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold down the ACCEL RESUME button. If you leave your cruise control on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. The cruise control buttons are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press OFF/ON to turn cruise control on. The indicator light on the button will come on. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the SET DECEL button, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press the SET DECEL (Decelerate) button and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 3-10