1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 142

3. Press SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately. This will set your speed. If you keep this switch pressed, your speed will continue to increase and will not be set until the switch is released. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will maintain the speed you set. If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed control is on. This is normal. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, and if your speed increases above your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade, you may want to shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle speed. This can be accomplished by pushing in the Transmission Control switch which is located on the end of the gearshift lever. The speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the shift select in j (Overdrive), or resume as soon as practical. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, and if your speed increases above your set speed while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a downhill grade, you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to reduce vehicle speed. Depressing the clutch pedal cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be reset by pressing the SET ACCEL or RESUME switches. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade. 142