1999 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 122

CRUISE CONTROL ● 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. The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 30 to 90 MPH (48 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the main switch. The indicator light on the switch comes on. To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch and release it. The CRUISE light in the instrument cluster comes on. Take your foot off the accelerator Starting and driving 5-13 ASD1005 Precautions ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The cruise light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the cruise light in the instrument panel blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the system checked by an authorized NISSAN dealer. ● The cruise indicator light in the instrument panel 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 use the cruise control system, use the following procedures. 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.