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What do RES and SET mean on a car?

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LillianLynn

07/28/25 8:06pm

The "RES/SET" button on the car steering wheel is primarily used for the cruise control function. Here are the meanings of RES and SET on a car: 1. RES: RES stands for reset. It has two functions. The first is to restore the set speed after temporarily canceling cruise control. The second is to accelerate the vehicle to the preset speed after setting the cruise control speed. 2. SET: SET stands for set. It also has two functions. The first is to decelerate the vehicle to the preset speed after setting the cruise control speed. The second is to set the current speed as the cruise speed. Here is related information about RES/SET: 1. How to use the RES button: When using cruise control on the highway to maintain a speed of 120, pressing the brake temporarily cancels cruise control, and the speed drops to 100. To return to 120, press the RES button, and the vehicle will automatically accelerate to 120. Alternatively, after presetting the speed, pressing the RES button will automatically accelerate the vehicle to the set speed. 2. How to use the SET button: When using cruise control on the highway to maintain a speed of 120, to reduce the speed to 100, release the accelerator until the speed drops to 100, then press the SET button, and the vehicle will continue at 100. If the speed is initially 120 and you set it to 100, pressing the SET button will automatically decelerate the vehicle to 100.

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VanKate

08/12/25 12:56am

I've been driving for over a decade and often get asked by beginners what 'res' and 'set' mean. Simply put, these are buttons for the car's cruise control system, usually located on the steering wheel or near the control stalk. 'res' stands for 'resume,' meaning to return to the previously set speed; 'set' is short for 'set,' indicating to lock in the current speed. For example, if you're driving at 100 km/h on the highway, pressing the 'set' button will maintain that speed without needing to press the accelerator. If you brake to pause the cruise control, pressing 'res' will instantly restore the speed to 100 km/h, automatically accelerating back—effortless and convenient. This feature uses electronic throttle control to maintain smooth speed, reducing fatigue on long drives, but it's safest to use only in good road conditions. Once you master the operation, driving at night or on trips won't tire your feet. The key is to practice with the manual, as mistakes could lead to issues.

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