1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 99

To Turn Speed Control Off u Press OFF, u Turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving downhill in j (Overdrive), you may want to shift to the next lower gear to reduce your vehicle's speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES (Resume) will re-engage it. WARNING To keep your vehicle under control, do not use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. To Turn Speed Control On u Press ON To Set a Speed Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 30 mph (48 km/h). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. 94