2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 256

9-36 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed is about 40 km/h (25 mph) or greater, move the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ briefly and then release it. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . Move the thumbwheel toward SET/− and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, move the thumbwheel toward SET/− briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain the vehicle speed. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . . Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previously set cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise control disengages, the indicator light will not be lit. . . Move the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ and hold it until the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed, then release it. To increase the speed in small amounts, move the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ briefly and then release it. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. *. Press 1 to turn the cruise Press control system off completely. The cruise control cannot be resumed. . Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if1 is pressed or if the vehicle is turned off.