How to Activate Cruise Control in CRV?
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To activate cruise control in CRV: 1. Press the cruise button on the steering wheel; 2. When the speed reaches above 40 km/h, press the set button. CRV is a compact SUV under Honda. Taking the CRV 2021 model as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4621mm, width 1855mm, height 1689mm, wheelbase 2660mm, and fuel tank capacity 53L. The CRV 2021 model is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 158kW, matched with an ECVT continuously variable transmission.
Using the cruise control on the CRV is actually quite simple. I've tried it on both the old and new models. First, press the CRUISE button with the speedometer icon on the right side of the steering wheel, and a white indicator light will illuminate on the dashboard. Then, accelerate to your desired speed, such as 80 km/h on the highway, and press the SET/- button. At this point, you can take your foot off the accelerator, and the car will maintain that speed automatically. To increase speed, press RES/+; to decrease speed, press SET/-. You can cancel the cruise control by pressing the brake or the CANCEL button. A reminder: it's best not to use this function in rainy or slippery conditions, as the car may accelerate on downhill slopes, so be mindful of control. Also, avoid using it in heavy city traffic where following distances are too short, as it can easily lead to accidents.
I'm used to using cruise control for long-distance driving, and the CRV makes it very convenient to operate. After starting the car, simply press the CRUISE main switch on the right side of the steering wheel, and an indicator light will appear on the dashboard. Once you've accelerated to your desired speed, press the SET button to lock it in, so your right foot doesn't have to keep pressing the accelerator. For minor speed adjustments, briefly press the RES or SET button, which will increase or decrease the speed by 1-2 km/h with each press. One detail many people overlook: during continuous uphill driving, the system will automatically increase throttle, causing the engine RPM to suddenly rise—this is when manual intervention is recommended. The system handles lane changes with turn signals just fine when activated, but it might not react quickly enough during sharp turns. Remember to regularly check your brake lights, as cruise control won't cancel if they malfunction.
When I first got my CRV, I didn't know how to use cruise control either, but now I can operate it with my eyes closed. First, locate the function area on the right side of the steering wheel—the largest round button is the main switch. After pressing it to light up, drive above 30 km/h and tap the SET key to lock the current speed. The most practical use is freeing your legs when you want to drink water or stretch your right foot on the highway—just press it. To cancel, lightly tapping the brake is the quickest method, but avoid slamming it suddenly to prevent passengers from lurching forward. A reminder for beginners: Disable it before descending underground garage ramps, as the system might keep accelerating. Also, frost or fog on the windshield can affect the sensors, so use caution in bad weather.
