How to use cruise control on a Chevy Volt?
The Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that offers a convenient cruise control feature to help drivers maintain a steady speed on the highway. This guide will walk you through the steps to activate and use the cruise control system on your Chevy Volt.
Activating Cruise Control
To activate the cruise control on your Chevy Volt, follow these steps:
- Ensure your Volt is in Drive (D) mode.
- Press the Cruise Control button on the steering wheel. This will turn on the cruise control system.
- Accelerate to your desired speed, then press the Set button on the steering wheel. This will set the current speed as your cruise control speed.
Once the cruise control is set, your Volt will maintain the selected speed without you needing to press the accelerator pedal.
Adjusting Cruise Control Speed
You can adjust the cruise control speed in the following ways:
- To increase speed, press the Resume/Accel button on the steering wheel.
- To decrease speed, press the Coast/Decel button on the steering wheel.
- To temporarily disengage cruise control without turning it off, tap the brake pedal. To resume the set speed, press the Resume/Accel button.
Remember, it's important to always keep your hands on the steering wheel and be prepared to take over control of the vehicle when using cruise control.
Turning Off Cruise Control
To turn off the cruise control system, press the Cruise Control button on the steering wheel again. This will disengage the cruise control and return the vehicle to normal driving mode.
By following these steps, you can easily use the cruise control feature on your Chevy Volt to help maintain a consistent speed and reduce driver fatigue on long highway drives.
