2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 141

Main Menu Table Of Contents Cruise Control To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, the vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Tap the brake or clutch pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel goes out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button. Even with cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed. Resting your foot on the brake or clutch pedal causes cruise control to cancel. Cancelling Cruise Control RES/ACCEL BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button, or tap the brake or clutch pedal, the system will remembers the previously set cruising speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h) then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator will come on. The vehicle will accelerate to the same cruising speed as before. Pressing the cruise control master button turns the system off and erases the previous cruising speed. Features You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: Tap the brake or clutch pedal. Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. Push the cruise control master button. 137 2008 Element