Cruise Control Switch: Set/Coast

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Set/Coast
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 GMC Vandura, 1997 GMC Forward Control, 1997 Chevrolet Forward Control, and 1997 Chevrolet Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

To set vehicle speed, turn control switch to ON position. With vehicle speed at 25 MPH or more, press and release SET/COAST button. Vehicle will maintain set speed.

To increase speed during engaged cruise, accelerate to desired speed. Press and release SET/COAST button. Vehicle will maintain new set speed.

To decrease speed during engaged cruise, press and hold SET/COAST button. System will disengage. When vehicle has slowed to desired speed, release SET/COAST button. Vehicle will maintain new set speed.

To decrease speed by one-MPH increments during engaged cruise, tap SET/COAST button (quickly press and release button; DO NOT hold button). Vehicle speed will decrease one MPH for each tap of button.

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