1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Resuming a Set SpeedSetting the cruise control at a desired speed and thenapplying the brake will end the cruise control function.Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 Wh) or more,you can move the cruise control switch from ON toR/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly to reset. This returnsyou to your desired preset speed.If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second,the vehicle will accelerate until you release the switch orapply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’thold the switch at R/A.Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed:0 Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.Push the SET button at the end of the lever, thenrelease the button and the accelerator pedal. You’llnow cruise at the higher speed. Or,0 Move the cruise switch from ON to WA. Hold itthere until you reach a desired speed and thenrelease the switch.To increase your speed in very small amounts, movethe switch to R/A for less than half a second and thenrelease it. Each time you do this, your vehicle will goabout 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.The accelerate feature will only work after you have setthe cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.Reducing Speed W1~” : Using Cruise ControlThere are two ways to reduce your speed while usingcruise control:Push in the button at the end of the lever until youreach a desired lower speed then release it.0 To slow down in very small amounts, push thebutton briefly. Each time you do this, you’ll go1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise ControUse the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. Wheyou take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slowdown to the cruise control speed you set earlier.2-39