1997 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 105

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To reset at a slower cruising speed, use one of the following three methods: a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. b) Push and hold the COAST/SET switch. Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed. c) Push and quickly release the COAST/SET switch. Each time you do this, the set speed decreases by about 1 MPH (1.6 km/h). To resume the preset speed, push and release the RESUME switch. The vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h). ● The cruise indicator light may blink when the cruise control main switch is turned ON while pushing the RES/ACCEL, COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located on the steering wheel). To properly set the cruise control system, perform the preceding steps in the order indicated. WARNING Do not use the cruise control when driving under the following conditions: ● it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a set speed. ● in heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in speed. ● on winding or hilly roads. ● on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.). ● in very windy areas. Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident. CAUTION On manual transmission models, do not shift into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is on. Should this occur, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately. Failure to do so may cause engine damage. Precautions ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The cruise indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the cruise indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by your NISSAN dealer. 4-13

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To reset at a slower cruising speed,
use
one of the following three methods:
a) Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push
the COAST/SET switch and release it.
b) Push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release
the
switch
when
the
vehicle
slows to the desired speed.
c) Push
and
quickly
release
the
COAST/SET switch. Each time you do
this, the set speed decreases by about 1
MPH (1.6 km/h).
To resume the preset speed,
push and re-
lease the RESUME switch. The vehicle returns
to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle
speed is over 30 MPH (48 km/h).
Precautions
●
If the cruise control system malfunctions,
it cancels automatically. The cruise indi-
cator light in the instrument panel then
blinks to warn the driver.
●
If the cruise indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have
the system checked by your NISSAN
dealer.
●
The cruise indicator light may blink when
the cruise control main switch is turned
ON
while
pushing
the
RES/ACCEL,
COAST/SET,
or
CANCEL
switch
(lo-
cated on the steering wheel). To properly
set the cruise control system, perform the
preceding steps in the order indicated.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when
driving under the following conditions:
●
it is not possible to keep the vehicle
at a set speed.
●
in heavy traffic or in traffic that var-
ies in speed.
●
on winding or hilly roads.
●
on slippery roads (rain, snow, ice,
etc.).
●
in very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CAUTION
On manual transmission models, do
not shift into neutral without depress-
ing the clutch pedal when the cruise
control is on. Should this occur, de-
press the clutch pedal and turn the
main switch off immediately. Failure to
do so may cause engine damage.
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