Purpose

The cruise control system is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions. The cruise control system has the ability to cruise, coast, resume speed, accelerate, and tap-up and tap-down vehicle speed. The main parts of the cruise control system are the cruise control switches, the cruise control module assembly, the vehicle speed sensor, the cruise control release, the stop lamp switch assemblies, and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

The operation of the cruise control module is controlled by the cruise control switches which are located on the cruise control actuator lever assembly. All of the cruise control functions are completed through this assembly.

The cruise control release and the stop lamp switch assemblies are provided to disengage the cruise control system. When the brake pedal is depressed, the cruise control system is electrically disabled. The cruise control module will remember what the cruise speed was set to prior to disengaging. After reaching the enabling criteria for cruise operation, depressing the resume switch will allow the vehicle to return to the previously set vehicle speed. The switch assemblies are mounted on the brake pedal bracket assembly.