1997 GMC Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 111

Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle. When you let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue to wipe for a few seconds and then either stop orreturn to the preset speed. The use of hood mounted air deflectorsmay adversely affect windshield wiper and washer performance. 0 Cruise Control (If Equipped) 0 With cruise control,you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 k d h ) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control doesnot work at speeds below 25 mph (40 kmh). Cruise control can be dangerous where you can't drive safelyat a steady speed.So, don't use your cruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Don't use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control When you apply your brakes, cruise control shuts off. I If you leave your cruise control switch on when you're not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruisewhen you don't want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to use it. 2-37