How to Set Cruise Control on the Buick GL8?

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JohnnyLee
07/25/25 9:37am
To set the cruise control on the Buick GL8, follow these steps: 1. Press the power button to turn on the system. 2. The cruise control indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate. 3. Accelerate to your desired speed and press the SET button. At this point, you can release the accelerator pedal, and the speed will be maintained at the current level. 4. You can use the RES+ and SET- buttons to fine-tune the speed. Below is more information about cruise control: 1. Cruise control is used to maintain a constant speed for the vehicle. Once the car is set to cruise mode, the engine's fuel supply is controlled by the computer, which continuously adjusts the fuel supply based on road conditions and driving resistance to keep the vehicle at the set speed without the need to operate the accelerator, reducing driver fatigue and unnecessary speed fluctuations, thereby saving fuel. 2. In the event of a "cruise control" malfunction while driving, you can respond by shifting to neutral, turning off the engine, applying the brakes, or pulling the handbrake. If shifting to neutral doesn't work, the driver can also try turning off the engine. Especially for vehicles started with a key, turning off only the first position will not result in the loss of steering or braking assistance.
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