Cruise Control Systems: Description

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Cruise control system consists of Cruise Control Electronic Control Unit (CC ECU), actuator, control cable, speed sensor, cruise control switch, stoplight switch, park/neutral switch and wiring. See Figure.

System allows vehicle to cruise at a desired speed greater than 25 MPH. Speed control will cancel when brake pedal is depressed, CANCEL switch is activated or transmission shift lever is moved to "N" position. If vehicle speed slows to less than 25 MPH or drops 10 MPH less than preset speed, speed control will also cancel.