What does 'main' mean in a car?
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In a car, 'main' refers to the cruise control system. The cruise control system, also known as the speed control device, speed control system, or autopilot system, automatically maintains the speed set by the driver without the need to press the accelerator pedal, allowing the vehicle to travel at a constant speed. With this system, drivers no longer need to control the accelerator pedal during long highway drives, reducing fatigue and unnecessary speed changes, which can save fuel. When the cruise control button is pressed, the car maintains the set speed. Pressing the brake pedal immediately deactivates this function. Besides using the brake pedal to deactivate, there are other operation switches like the parking brake, clutch (MT), and gear lever (AT) that can also deactivate the function.