How to Use Cruise Control in the Equinox?
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Currently, most cruise control systems mainly consist of the following buttons: power key (ON/OFF), cancel key (CANCEL), set current speed (SET), resume set speed (RES), acceleration (usually combined with the RES key), and deceleration (-) combined with the SET key. The specific usage steps are as follows: 1. Press the power key to turn on the system, at which point the cruise control indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate. 2. Accelerate to your desired speed (above 40km/h) and press the SET key. You can now release the accelerator pedal with your right foot, as the speed is set at the current rate. 3. Press "RES" to increase the speed at the current rate, and press "SET-" to decrease the speed at the current rate. 4. There are three ways to deactivate cruise control: press the brake pedal, press the cancel (CANCEL) key, or press the power (ON/OFF) key. 5. If cruise control is canceled by pressing the brake or cancel key, you can press the RES key to resume the previous cruise control speed.
Since I bought the Equinox, I often drive on highways and use the cruise control function skillfully. First, drive the car above 40km/h, then press the cruise switch on the steering wheel to activate the system. Then set the speed: press the SET button to set the current speed; to accelerate, tap the RES/+ key; to decelerate, tap the COAST/- key. To cancel, gently press the brake, and the system will automatically exit; pressing RES again can restore the previous speed. Note that it is safest to use on straight highways, avoid using it on curves or in rain, as it may lead to loss of control. Also, don’t use it when parked or in traffic jams. Once set, your legs can relax, making long drives of hundreds of kilometers less tiring, but you must keep your eyes on the road. Every week, I check the button responsiveness, and during regular maintenance, I ask the mechanic to test it, ensuring nothing like fuses is overlooked.
The Equinox's cruise control is easy to use. Once the speed exceeds 40 km/h, press the cruise button to activate the system, then use the SET button to set the speed. Adjust speed with RES/+ or COAST/-, each light press changes by 1-2 km/h. Braking cancels it and automatically returns to standby mode; press RES to resume. I use it often on highways—saves fuel and effort. But beware: on slopes, the car may accelerate, requiring manual brake control. Best used on open roads; avoid in traffic. Regular maintenance ensures wiring isn’t aged, especially keep steering wheel buttons clean. Over time, it proves super practical, especially during holiday travels for stress-free driving.
The Equinox cruise control operation is straightforward. When speed exceeds 40km/h, activate the steering wheel switch to SET current speed; RES/+ increases speed, COAST/- decreases speed. Braking automatically cancels it, press RES to resume. After basic setup, the car maintains constant speed, making long highway drives much easier. But don't expect automatic braking; it accelerates downhill requiring manual takeover. Occasionally system glitches may require power cycle restart.
