2006 Pontiac GTO Owner's Manual - Page 109

{CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. The cruise control lever is on the left side of the steering column. The ON-OFF/CANCEL switch is at the end of the lever and is activated by pushing in towards the direction of the steering column. To set cruise control, do the following: 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. Press the ON-OFF/CANCEL switch. The CRUISE message appears on the trip computer. 3. Get up to the speed you want. 4. Rotate the lever down to SET-DECEL. The CRUISE ACTIVE message appears on the trip computer. 5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and release the cruise control lever. Setting Cruise Control Adjusting Speed While Using Cruise Control You may do one of the following: {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. • Turn the lever down to SET-DECEL until the car slows down to the desired speed, then release it. • Turn the lever up to RES-ACCEL until the car accelerates up to the desired speed, then release it. Minor changes in speed can be achieved by momentarily turning the lever up or down. When reducing speed, remember that the cruise control is not designed to operate under 25 mph (40 km/h). 3-11