Cruise Control Description and Operation (3.9L): Notes

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Notes
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Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions at 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 accelerator pedal
  • The brake pedal position (BPP) sensor
  • The body control module (BCM)
  • The CANCEL switch
  • The instrument panel cluster (IPC)
  • The ON/OFF switch
  • The engine control module (ECM)
  • The RES/+ switch
  • The SET/- switch
  • The throttle actuator control (TAC) module
  • The TAC motor
  • The vehicle speed sensor (VSS)
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