What does cruisemain mean on a Honda car?
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Cruise-main on a Honda car refers to the electronic cruise control system. The illuminated switch indicator for the cruise control system serves as a reminder that the cruise control mode is activated. To enable the cruise control system, the vehicle must reach a speed of over 40 km/h. Once the speed is set during highway driving, the driver can release the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle will maintain a constant speed. Honda's cruise control system (cruise-main) can be deactivated simply by pressing the cruise control switch. This system significantly reduces driver fatigue during prolonged high-speed driving and helps improve fuel efficiency by maintaining a set driving speed. Common cruise control operation buttons include: set, coast (decelerate), res (resume), acc (accelerate), and canel (cancel). The functions of these buttons may vary depending on the vehicle model. The cruise control system will automatically deactivate and revert to manual control when the driver performs actions such as accelerating or braking.
Once when I was driving my brother's Honda on the highway, the dashboard suddenly lit up with a green 'CRUISE MAIN' light. At first, I thought the car was broken. Later, after checking the manual, I realized it's the master switch for the cruise control! You have to press the button with the speedometer icon on the right side of the steering wheel every time after starting the car, and the light needs to be on before you can set the cruising speed. It's super convenient for long trips—no need to keep your foot on the gas. But be careful, the light being on doesn't mean cruise control is active yet; you still need to press SET- to officially start it. I hardly ever use this feature in the city since stop-and-go traffic makes it more of a hassle.