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  1. What Does the Cruise Control Warning Light Mean?

    Most cruise control lights use 2 different colors to let you know what state the system is in. Typically, the cruise control light will be orange when the system is on, but a speed hasn't been chosen yet. Once a speed is selected, this light will turn green. If the computer has detected an issue, this light will stay orange and likely won't ...

  2. Why Is My Cruise Control Light Blinking? (Common Causes)

    A blinking cruise control light is often accompanied by the check engine light turning on. The check engine light needs to be addressed and may be linked to the issues within the cruise control system. Causes of Blinking Cruise Control Light in a Subaru. A flashing cruise control light is a common issue in Subaru vehicles, such as the Forester.

  3. Cruise Control: What It Is and How to Use It

    For your car, check the manufacturer's manual for the location and specific instructions. To set cruise control, press the ON/OFF button or switch. If you press this button again, it typically turns the system off. The Res + (resume / increase seed) button increases the cruising speed by 1 mph, while the Set - (set speed / reduce speed ...

  4. Cruise Control In Cars Explained (And How To Safely Use It)

    Fuel Efficiency. One of the main advantages of using cruise control is improved fuel efficiency. By maintaining a constant speed, cruise control helps reduce fuel consumption, leading to better gas mileage. Rapid acceleration and deceleration, on the other hand, can lead to increased fuel consumption.

  5. How Cruise Control Systems Work

    The cruise control system controls the speed of your car the same way you do -- by adjusting the throttle position.But cruise control actuates the throttle valve by a cable connected to an actuator, instead of by pressing a pedal.The throttle valve controls the power and speed of the engine by limiting how much air the engine takes in (see How Fuel Injection Systems Work for more details).

  6. Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Cruise Control Switch

    Cruise control light doesn't illuminate. One of most common symptoms of a problem with the cruise control switch is a cruise control light that will not illuminate. The light should be illuminated as soon as the cruise control system is switched on to notify the driver that the system is activated. If the light does not come on, that may be ...

  7. How to Use Adaptive Cruise Control

    1. To turn the feature on, press the cruise control On/Off button on the steering wheel. Your vehicle will default to the type of cruise control you last used when you turned your vehicle off. When the system is turned on, you'll see a white Adaptive Cruise Control icon in your cluster display or on your Head-Up Display, if your vehicle has ...

  8. Adaptive Cruise Control: What Sets Off the ACC Warning Light?

    Summary. When the adaptive cruise control (ACC) light turns on, it usually indicates an issue with the ACC, such as an unsafe following distance, faulty adaptive cruise control sensors, and bad weather. The adaptive cruise control is a system that helps keep your vehicle at a certain speed to maintain a safe following distance.

  9. What Does the Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light Mean?

    What the ACC light means. Adaptive cruise control is still used in the same way as regular cruise control. Once you turn on the cruise control mode and get your vehicle up to a particular speed, the car will maintain that speed for you. Once engaged, the adaptive cruise control will allow you to choose a set distance from cars ahead of you.

  10. How to Use Cruise Control Safely

    You operate cruise control by either a stalk on the steering column or several buttons on the steering wheel. These include an on-off switch; a "set" button to select the speed you want the car to ...

  11. Cruise Control Symbol: All You Need to Know

    The cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on but inactive. ... Cruise control is regulating the vehicle speed or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) switched on (if equipped). VW: There is a malfunction, the cruise control system functions may be unavailable or limited.

  12. Adaptive Cruise Control

    Adaptive Cruise Control uses a forward-looking camera or a forward-looking camera and radar technology (depending on your vehicle) to monitor vehicles you're following. This feature helps you follow a vehicle ahead at the following gap you select (Far, Medium, or Near) while you steer. This helps reduce the need for you to frequently brake ...

  13. The Meaning Behind Your Car's Dashboard Warning Lights

    Adaptive Cruise Control Light. Adaptive cruise control is a driver assist feature that uses cameras and sensors to automatically adjust the vehicle's speed and distance from the car in front. When engaged, the system can slow down the vehicle if the car ahead slows down, or speed up the vehicle if the car ahead accelerates or changes lanes ...

  14. Dashboard Warning Lights Guide

    Adaptive cruise control uses forward-facing cameras and sensors to maintain a set cruising speed and distance to the car ahead. When engaged, adaptive cruise control can slow the vehicle if the car ahead begins to slow. Conversely, it can return the vehicle to the desired cruising speed if the car ahead accelerates or merges into another lane.

  15. Why Is My Cruise Control Light Blinking?

    If your cruise control light is blinking, this typically means that something is faulty within the system and could mean that the cruise control itself might need to be repaired. More often than not, this is usually to do with the electronics, such as a speed sensor. If you have a faulty system, you should refrain from using cruise control ...

  16. What Is Adaptive Cruise Control?

    Adaptive cruise control (ACC) is a system designed to help road vehicles maintain a safe following distance and stay within the speed limit. This system adjusts a car's speed automatically so ...

  17. Demystifying Adaptive Cruise Control: A Comprehensive Guide

    ACC delivers a major safety and convenience upgrade from old cruise control technology first introduced in the 1950s. Let's look under the hood at how ACC performs this speed adaptation trickery… ACC Sensor Technology - Radar vs. Laser vs. Camera. ACC systems rely on forward-facing sensors to detect the speed and distance of vehicles ahead.

  18. Check Engine Light Comes On When Using Cruise Control

    It ensures that the vehicle maintains a steady speed without the need for constant pressure on the accelerator. Control Module: The control module serves as the brain of the cruise control system. ... Possible causes for the check engine light while using cruise control include issues with the throttle position sensor, vacuum leaks, or a ...

  19. The Evolution Of Cruise Control And How It Works Today

    How Cruise Control Works In Modern Vehicles . With more and more cars on our roads than ever before, just setting a speed and leaving at that speed would be great. It would make every journey a ...

  20. TESLA 3 2018 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download

    Traffic-Aware Cruise Control Note: Traffic-Aware Cruise Control is a BETA Operating Traffic-Aware Cruise feature. Control If you have purchased the optional Enhanced To use Traffic-Aware Cruise Control, you must Autopilot or Full Self-Driving Capability be driving at least 18 mph (30 km/h), unless a package, the forward looking cameras and the ...

  21. TESLA S 2014 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download

    You must be driving over 17 mph (27 km/h) to operate cruise control. Page 62 Driving Canceling and Resuming Cruise control cancels automatically if you do either of the following: • Press the brake. • Drive below 17 mph (27 km/h). • Shift out of Drive. To cancel cruise control manually, briefly push the cruise control lever away from you.

  22. Check engine, Vehicle Dynamics warning and flashing cruise control

    Check engine light, cruise control and Vehicle Dynamics lights ... DSC light on & flashing Cruise control light, had just been on short trip to Eumundi Markets & back with no problems. Wife got in & got halfway up the hill & these three lights came on. she got to her destination , about 6 blocks away with no obvious symptoms (other than the ...

  23. Western Traffic Supply

    Western Traffic Supply. Western Traffic Supply, Inc. (WTS) was established in 2003 on the basic principles of providing quality traffic control products at a fair and competitive price. We are a family owned and operated certified Small (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with over 30 years of experience in the construction and ...

  24. Emergency Vehicle Lights

    Campbell-Brown installs Emergency Vehicle Lights, equipment and accessories. We have a mobile installation unit that visits agency locations. We also have an installation facility where agencies can bring their vehicles for installations, upgrades, repairs and warranty work. Serving Agencies, Companies and Individuals:

  25. What's New in the Mitsubishi 2024 Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), introduces the 2024 Eclipse Cross. This model comes with exciting new features including a Hands-Free Electronic Tailgate and Adaptive Cruise Control ...

  26. US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more

    FILE - A 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E charges, Friday, March 8, 2024, at an electric vehicle charging station in London, Ohio. The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle ...