Cadillac 2009 owner manual Resuming a Set Speed, Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Resuming a Set Speed

If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, this shuts off the cruise control. But it does not need to be reset.

Once the vehicle speed reaches about 25 mph

(40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel. The vehicle returns to the previously set speed and stays there.

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control:

•Press and hold the +RES button on the steering wheel until the desired speed is reached, then release it.

•To increase vehicle speed in small increments, press the +RES button. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

To reduce the vehicle speed while using cruise control:

•Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.

•To slow down in very small amounts, press the SET– button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control

Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed.

Using Cruise Control on Hills

How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control turns off.

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