What Does It Mean When the Cruise Control Indicator Light Is On?

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SanSara
07/30/25 6:34am
Cruise control indicator light being on indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system, or improper handling of the clutch and throttle. Pressing the cruise control switch (control) button again will turn it off. The cruise control buttons are usually located near the steering wheel and mainly come in three types: lever-style, steering wheel button-style, and steering wheel control group-style. Cruise control is used to maintain a constant speed for the vehicle. Once the car is set to cruise mode, the engine's fuel supply is controlled by the computer, which continuously adjusts the fuel supply based on road conditions and the vehicle's driving resistance to maintain the set speed. This eliminates the need to manually operate the throttle, reducing driver fatigue and unnecessary speed fluctuations, thereby saving fuel. Typically, cruise control is automatically deactivated when the driver presses the brake pedal or clutch.
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