How to Use Cruise Control on Chevrolet Equinox?
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Chevrolet Equinox cruise control usage is as follows: 1. There is a switch on the left side of the steering wheel. Turn on the switch and drive normally. Cruise control only works when the speed is above 40 km/h. The + and - buttons are for acceleration and deceleration. 2. When the speed is above 40 km/h, press the switch to activate the system. Push up to accelerate and push down to decelerate. After applying the brakes and releasing them, the vehicle will automatically reach the set speed. 3. The function of cruise control is to automatically maintain the speed set by the driver without the need to press the accelerator pedal, allowing the vehicle to travel at a constant speed.
When I first drove the Equinox, I also researched this feature. On the right side of the steering wheel, there are several buttons with speed icons—pay attention to the cruise control button that looks like a dashboard. To activate it, first drive above 40 km/h, then press the silver cruise button to turn on the system. A white cruise indicator will light up on the dashboard. Then, continue accelerating to your desired speed (e.g., 100 km/h on the highway) and push the SET/- lever downward to lock the current speed. To adjust speed, flick the small lever up or down, changing it by 1.6 km/h per tap. For temporary acceleration (like overtaking), just press the gas pedal—releasing it will return to the set cruise speed. Pressing the brake or the button with an "X" cancels cruise control. To resume, flick the RES/+ lever upward. Avoid using this feature in heavy rain, as the radar sensor may misread due to water interference.
Last week, I used this feature during a long-distance trip with my family. Press the button on the right side of the steering wheel with the speed symbol to activate the system. Once the cruise icon appears on the dashboard, a crucial step is to use the SET button to save the current speed—make sure to do this on a straight and level road. The acceleration paddle is conveniently located where your thumb can easily reach it; flicking it up three times in a row increases the speed by 5 km/h, which is super handy. To cancel the cruise, besides stepping on the brake, there's also a hidden cancel button on the lower left side of the steering wheel—this is much more convenient than braking when navigating sharp mountain curves. After using it for a while, I discovered a neat trick: when traffic is light, set your desired speed and use the small paddle under the steering wheel with your right hand to make fine adjustments anytime. It's much safer than operating the old-style cruise lever. Remember to maintain a distance of at least 100 meters from the car ahead for a smooth ride.
