What does the SET button in a car mean?

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ColeDella
07/29/25 1:37am
The SET button in a car refers to the speed adjustment switch, which is the speed regulation indicator for cruise control. Below are the methods to activate and use cruise control: 1. Activating cruise control: First, press the CRUISE button to activate the cruise module. When the dashboard displays CRUISE, the vehicle must reach a speed of 40 km/h or above to enable cruise control. After reaching 40 km/h, press the SET button to activate cruise control. 2. Speed adjustment: Speed can be increased or decreased using the "+" and "-" buttons. Pushing the lever upward increases the speed, while pushing it downward decreases the speed. Holding the lever in position will rapidly increase or decrease the speed. 3. Canceling cruise control: Pressing the accelerator or pushing the lever downward will temporarily cancel the function. Releasing the accelerator or pushing the lever inward will automatically restore the function. The CANCEL button is used to cancel cruise control.
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SanKarter
08/12/25 5:42am
That SET button on the steering wheel is my daily companion for long-distance driving. It's the key to setting cruise control on highways—just press it to lock the current speed, and my right foot gets an instant break. Need to adjust the speed? The plus and minus buttons work in tandem. Beyond cruise control, I've noticed that in some cars, the SET button also toggles dashboard displays like fuel consumption and mileage. But functions vary by model—my Toyota used SET for clock adjustment, while a Volkswagen I drove used it to reset trip mileage. Initially, I was confused too, but studying the manual cleared things up. When totally stuck, a quick visit to the dealership for a technician's demo is the easiest solution.
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