How to Use the Automatic Cruise Control on the Buick GL8?
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The Buick GL8 can use cruise control when the speed reaches above 40 km/h. Below is an introduction to the automatic cruise control: 1. Speed Limiting Cruise: Speed limiting cruise is very similar to regular cruise control, with the biggest difference being that after setting the speed limit, the driver must keep their foot on the accelerator pedal to maintain the set speed. Once the set speed is reached, the computer automatically determines the required fuel supply. Unless the accelerator is pressed down quickly and deeply, slight increases in the accelerator will have no effect. In other words, the accelerator becomes a safety switch for the speed limit; only by pressing the accelerator can the same effect as regular cruise control be achieved. 2. Active Cruise: The most notable feature of active cruise is the addition of radar or infrared detectors, giving the cruise control 'artificial intelligence.' Active cruise can help drivers ensure higher safety in conditions like heavy fog or dust storms and can perform following capabilities similar to those of an advanced driver. Although it cannot completely replace human input, it can provide more processing time in emergencies or make the correct response immediately. Unfortunately, adaptive cruise control systems are currently mostly found only in high-end luxury vehicles.