2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 113

Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you're going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can briefly push the cruise control lever up to RES/ACC (Resume/Accelerate) to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Remember, if you hold the lever up at RES/ACC, the vehicle will accelerate until you release the lever or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the lever at RES/ACC. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are three ways to go to a higher speed: D To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the lever up to RES/ACC briefly and then release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the lever down to SET-CST. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control: D Push the lever down until you reach a desired lower speed then release it. D Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed. Push the lever down, then release the lever and the accelerator pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed. there until you reach a desired speed and then release the lever. D To slow down in very small amounts, push the lever down briefly. Each time you do this, you'll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. D Move the cruise lever up to RES/ACC. Hold it 2-43