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How do I turn off cruise control on my Toyota Corolla 2024?

You can turn off cruise control in a 2024 Toyota Corolla by braking, pressing CANCEL on the steering wheel, or toggling the MAIN OFF switch to disable the system.

These options give you immediate disengagement (brake), temporary cancellation (CANCEL), or full deactivation (MAIN OFF). The exact method you choose depends on whether you want to stop using cruise control temporarily or disable it completely for a turn or while parked.

Disengaging Cruise Control: Methods

Use any of these direct methods to turn off cruise control in your Corolla. Each method has a slightly different effect on how the system behaves when you next engage it.

Brake pedal: Gently press the brake pedal to disengage cruise control immediately and return control of speed to you.

CANCEL button: Press the CANCEL button on the steering wheel to temporarily disengage the system without clearing the previously stored speed. You can resume later if the system remains ON.

MAIN OFF switch: Toggle the MAIN (ON/OFF) switch to OFF to fully deactivate the cruise control system. The system will stay off until you turn it back ON and set a speed again.

Concluding: Each method serves a different purpose—braking for immediate control, CANCEL for a quick pause with the option to resume, and MAIN OFF for complete deactivation.

Note on Re-engaging or Resuming

If the system remains ON after a disengagement (via brake or CANCEL), you can resume your previous speed by pressing RES or simply accelerate to your desired speed and press SET to lock it in again. If you turned the MAIN switch OFF, you’ll need to turn it back ON and then use SET/RES to establish a new cruising speed.

Safety and Practical Tips

Always stay attentive and ready to take manual control. Cruise control is a convenience feature, but it does not replace your responsibility to monitor traffic, weather, and road conditions. In heavy traffic, on winding roads, or in poor weather, disengage cruise control and maintain manual speed control as needed.

Summary

Turning off cruise control in a 2024 Toyota Corolla is straightforward: brake to disengage, press CANCEL to pause without clearing the stored speed, or switch the MAIN OFF to fully deactivate. To resume, use RES or re-engage with SET after turning MAIN back ON. Always prioritize safety and be prepared to take full manual control when necessary.

Does the 2024 Toyota Corolla have cruise control?

The Toyota Corolla has long been a leader in the category of safety, and the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the latest example. Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 comes standard on all trims, bringing advanced features such as lane-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam assist.

How do I cancel cruise control?

To cancel cruise control, you can either briefly press the brake pedal or the "Cancel" button on your steering wheel. Pressing the accelerator pedal will also temporarily override it, and shifting into neutral or turning off the system completely are other options.
This video demonstrates how to cancel cruise control by tapping the brake pedal: 46sSubaru of PuyallupYouTube · Nov 11, 2020
To cancel cruise control

Tap the brake pedal: The most common and immediate way to disengage cruise control.
Press the "Cancel" button: If your steering wheel has a dedicated "Cancel" or "CNCL" button, this will cancel the system.
Press the accelerator pedal: Pressing the gas pedal will temporarily override the cruise control. The system will automatically disengage the adaptive braking function until you release the pedal.
Shift to neutral: With an automatic transmission, you can shift the gear lever into neutral to cancel cruise control.
Press the cruise control On/Off button: This will completely turn the system off. Be aware that this also erases the set speed, so you will need to set a new speed if you want to use it again.

This video shows how to cancel cruise control by pressing the cruise control on/off button: 1mVolkswagen USAYouTube · Oct 10, 2022
For adaptive cruise control

To temporarily disable automatic braking: Press the brake pedal or the "Cancel" button.
To switch to standard cruise control: You may be able to press a button on your steering wheel or navigate through the vehicle's infotainment system to switch from adaptive to standard cruise control, which will maintain your set speed without maintaining a set distance from the vehicle ahead, say YouTube users and another YouTube user.
The system may automatically deactivate: Some systems will automatically turn off if you open a door, unbuckle your seatbelt, or if there is poor visibility.

How to deactivate cruise control on Toyota?

To turn off cruise control in a Toyota, you can press the "Cancel" or "Off" button, press the brake pedal, or pull the cruise control lever towards you. For modern systems, you can often deactivate cruise control by simply pressing the "Cruise" button again to turn it off completely.

This video demonstrates how to turn off adaptive cruise control on a Toyota vehicle: 58sToyota USAYouTube · Jun 19, 2025
For all Toyota models

Press the brake pedal: Tapping the brake pedal will disengage the cruise control.
Press the "CANCEL" or "OFF" button: Look for a button on the steering wheel or stalk that says "CANCEL" or "OFF" and press it.

For older models with a stalk

Pull the stalk towards you: On the stalk to the right of the steering wheel, pull it towards you to cancel the set speed.
Push the stalk away: Press the stalk away from you to turn the system off completely.

This video explains how to use the cruise control stalk on a Toyota vehicle: 40sToyota USAYouTube · Oct 7, 2015
For newer models with a button on the steering wheel

Press the "Cruise" button: If you've set a speed and want to cancel, pressing the "Cruise" button again will typically turn the system off entirely.
Press the "RESUME" button: If you've only canceled cruise control, press "RESUME" to return to the last set speed.

To switch between modes

Disable adaptive cruise control: To switch from adaptive to regular cruise control, you may need to turn the system off and then back on, holding the cruise button down for a few seconds, as shown in this YouTube video. The system will then default to regular cruise control.

How to turn off cruise control 2024 Toyota Corolla?

Deactivating Cruise Control
Manual Deactivation: Press the “OFF” or “CANCEL” button to deactivate the cruise control system manually. Alternatively, you can tap the brake pedal, which will also disengage the system.

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