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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 601 (CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCRUISE RELEASE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Cruise Release Switch Adjustment

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Cruise Release Switch Adjustment
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    Fig 1: View Of Cruise Control Release Switch
    GM857203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Ensure that the cruise control release switch is fully seated in the bracket.
  2. Slowly pull the brake pedal rearward until the audible clicking is no longer heard.

    The switch will be moved in the retainer providing adjustment.

  3. Release the brake pedal.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Release Switch Contact
    GM738588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Ensure that the following contacts open at 25.4 mm (1 in) or less of pedal travel:
    1. The release switch (1)
    2. The stop lamp and torque converter clutch (TCC) switch.
  5. Ensure the switches open simultaneously or before the onset of braking.
  6. The brake pedal may travel up to 25.4 mm (1 in) before the cruise control system disengages.
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