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System Controls

Cruise Command control is an integral part of the directional switch lever and consists of 2 separate switches. First is "OFF-ON" and "RES" (resume) slide switch located on the flat of the directional control lever. Second is a push button "SET" switch on the end of the lever. To engage system, move slide switch to "ON" position, accelerate to desired speed (at least 30 MPH) and depress and release "SET" button.

System will now maintain the speed until brake pedal is depressed or slide switch is moved to "OFF" position. If disengaged by brake pedal, system may be re-engaged to previously selected speed by accelerating to 30 MPH and moving slide switch to "RES" position, then releasing switch.

NOTE: "OFF" position erases memory and cancels preset speed of "RES" function.

A higher speed can be set by pressing on accelerator until new speed is reached, then pressing and releasing "SET" button. A lower speed can be achieved by depressing "SET" button, waiting until vehicle slows to desired speed, and releasing button to maintain new speed.