How to Set Cruise Control in a Vehicle?
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To set cruise control in a vehicle, follow these steps: After the system is activated and the car reaches the desired speed, press the SET button once to maintain that speed continuously. Once the cruising speed is set, you can still accelerate using the throttle pedal as usual. When you release the throttle pedal, the system will return the car to the set cruising speed. However, if after accelerating, the speed exceeds the cruising speed and maintains that speed for more than 5 minutes, you must reset the cruising speed. Cruise control, also known as speed control system or autonomous driving system, automatically maintains the vehicle's speed as set by the driver without the need to press the throttle pedal. This allows the car to travel at a constant speed. Using this feature on long highway drives reduces driver fatigue by eliminating the need for manual speed control and minimizes unnecessary speed variations, which can also save fuel.
Just taught my neighbor how to set up the cruise control on his new car a couple of days ago. It's actually quite simple to operate. After getting into the driver's seat, start the engine and get moving. Once the speed reaches above 40 km/h, a white cruise indicator light will illuminate on the dashboard. Then, press the button with the speedometer icon on the right side of the steering wheel with your thumb, and pull down the SET/- lever. Suddenly, you'll feel the throttle being taken over! To accelerate, push up the RES/+ lever; to decelerate, press down the SET/-. You can temporarily deactivate it by hitting the brake or pressing the CANCEL button. To completely turn it off, press the cruise switch with the cross icon. Button positions may vary slightly between different car models, but the basic logic remains the same. Remember not to use this feature on rainy days or roads with many curves—keeping manual control is safer.
My old Japanese car has the cruise control switch hidden on the lower right side of the steering wheel, and I've noticed many friends can't find it. Actually, the startup sequence is crucial: first get the car onto the highway, maintain speed above 60 km/h without lifting the throttle, quickly press the CRUISE main switch with your right index finger, then immediately toggle the SET button to lock the speed. A green indicator light on the dashboard confirms successful activation. For temporary overtaking, just press the accelerator - it'll automatically resume cruise control when released. Be extra cautious on steep descents as the system may struggle to maintain speed, requiring manual brake intervention. While this feature definitely saves leg fatigue, never use it in urban areas.
