Section 8 (Cruise Control System): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Cadillac Catera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. Before attempting ANY repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions. Steep grades may cause variations in selected speeds. System has capability to cruise, coast, resume speed, accelerate, and tap-up and tap-down.
The main components of the cruise control system include the cruise control functional switches, Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor, cruise control release switch, Engine Control Module (ECM), Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM), throttle motor, and brakelight switch. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .