Cruise Control Description and Operation: Notes

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Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). Steep grades may cause variations in the selected vehicle speeds.

The following are the main components of the cruise control system:

The cruise control module
The clutch start switch, if equipped with a manual transmission
The On/Off switch
The powertrain control module (PCM)
The Resume/Accel. Switch
The Set/Coast Switch
The stop lamp switch
The torque converter clutch (TCC) brake switch
The vehicle speed sensor