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Cruise Control: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

The speed control system is composed of On-Off, Set-Acc, Coast and Resume (if equipped) switches. The system contains vacuum hoses, servo (throttle actuator) assembly, speed sensor, amplifier, check valve assembly, and depending on model and year, a clutch switch, stop light switch or vacuum dump valve. Models with resume, also use a vacuum reserve tank.



OPERATION

To operate speed control system, engine must be running and vehicle speed must exceed 30 mph. When On-Off switch is actuated, the system is ready to accept a set speed signal. With On switch engaged, vehicle speed exceeding 30 mph and stable, depress the Set-Acc button. The speed now set will be maintained until brake pedal is depressed, system is turned off or a new speed has been set.