1996 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 95

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply brake. This,of course, shutsoff the the cruise control. But you don't need reset it. to Once you're going about 25 mph (40 k m / h ) . or more, you can movethe cruise control switchfrom ON to R/A (resume/accelerate) for about half a second. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways go to a higher speed: to Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Push the button at the endof the lever, then release the button andthe accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. Or; Move the cruise switchfrom ON to R/A. Hold it there until you up tothe speed you want, and get then release the switch. increase your speed To in very small amounts, move the switch to for R/A less than half a second and then releaseEach it. time you do this, your vehicle willgo about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing SET button. the You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. Remember that you hold the switch at R/A if Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control longer than half a second, vehicle will keep going the There are two ways to reduce your speed while using faster untilyou release the switch or apply brake. the cruise control: So unless you want togo faster, don't hold switch the Push in the button at end of the lever until you the at RIA. reach the lower speed you want, then release it. Or; To slow down in very small amounts, push the button for less than half a second. Each time you do this, you'll go1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. 2-39