How to Activate Cruise Control on the New LaCrosse?
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The steps to activate cruise control on the new LaCrosse are: after reaching the cruise speed range, first press CRUISE, then press the DECELET button, and release the accelerator pedal to engage cruise control. Cruise control, also known as speed control system or autonomous driving system, automatically maintains the vehicle speed as set by the driver without requiring constant accelerator pedal input, allowing the car to travel at a fixed speed. The new LaCrosse is a mid-size sedan under SAIC-GM Buick, with dimensions of 5026mm in length, 1866mm in width, and 1459mm in height, a wheelbase of 2905mm, featuring a front MacPherson strut independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.
When I first got my new LaCrosse, I spent a lot of time figuring out the cruise control function. It's actually quite simple: when the speed exceeds 40 km/h, press the round button with the speedometer icon on the left side of the steering wheel to activate the system. At this point, a white cruise light will illuminate on the instrument panel. Then, press the downshift button with the minus sign to set the current speed—the indicator light turns green once activated. To fine-tune the speed, hold the plus button to increase speed or briefly press the minus button to decrease by 1 km/h per press. To pause cruise control, either hit the brakes or press the middle button with an X, but the previously set speed will remain stored in the speedometer. Pressing the RES button on the plus key later will instantly resume the original set speed. In traffic jams, I also discovered that the lane-keeping function works in tandem with cruise control, automatically adjusting the steering wheel angle.
Last month, I taught my wife how to use the cruise control in our new LaCrosse. It’s just three simple steps: First, drive above 40 mph and press the cruise control switch on the left side of the steering wheel—the silver round button with the speedometer icon. Then, press the SET/- button below to set the current speed. To accelerate, tap the +RES button; to decelerate, tap the SET button. The most convenient feature is that after pausing, you don’t need to reset the speed. In traffic, just tap the accelerator and then press the upward-pointing arrow button (RESET) on the steering wheel to instantly return to the previous cruise speed. To fully turn it off, just press the cruise control switch button again. All these buttons on the left side of the steering wheel are backlit, making them easy to operate when driving on the highway at night.
After studying the LaCrosse's electronic manual, cruise control activation requires three conditions: vehicle speed >40km/h, gear in D, and traction control system enabled. Operate using the left steering wheel control panel: press the main cruise button icon to enable the system, then toggle the SET- paddle to set the speed. There are two ways to increase cruise speed: briefly press RES+ to increase by 1km/h per tap, or hold to continuously accelerate to the target speed. When temporarily exiting cruise, the dashboard retains the set value—simply press RES+ to resume. In special scenarios, long-press the cancel button to completely erase the memorized speed. Note: it's advisable to turn off this function during heavy rain or on icy roads to prevent skidding.