How to Set Cruise Control on the Buick Excelle?

[RobertDella]

Here are the steps to set the cruise control on the Buick Excelle: 1. Press the set button for the first time to establish the cruising speed. After cruise control is activated, pressing set will decrease the preset cruising speed. Pressing the accelerator will only increase speed without altering the set cruising speed or deactivating the cruise control. 2. Releasing the accelerator will automatically reduce the vehicle speed to the preset cruising speed and maintain it. Pressing the brake pedal will pause the cruise control, while the previously set cruising speed remains valid. 3. When using cruise control on downhill slopes, the vehicle may exceed the target cruising speed. In such cases, please use the brake pedal to control the speed to avoid hazards. Cruise control should be deactivated in situations where maintaining a constant speed is unsafe (e.g., on winding roads or in heavy traffic). Do not use cruise control on slippery surfaces as wheel spin may occur, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

[StSavannah]

I've been driving the Excelle on long trips lately and using cruise control quite a bit. First, start the car and accelerate to at least 40 km/h or more, such as when driving steadily on the highway. Look for a control lever or button on the right side of the steering wheel, usually with a car icon, press it to activate the system, and check for the indicator light on the dashboard to confirm. Then press the 'SET' button to set the current speed, and use the '+' or '-' buttons nearby to fine-tune the speed. If you hit the brakes or press the 'CANCEL' button, cruise control will deactivate; to resume the set speed, press 'RESUME'. It's recommended to use it on flat roads and avoid it on mountainous terrain or in rainy weather for safety. Regularly check the button's responsiveness to avoid malfunctions at critical moments, and have the system inspected by a technician during maintenance to ensure it's working properly. After using it for a while, it feels fuel-efficient and relaxing, but don't rely too much on it for maintaining distance—manual driving is safer.