How to use cruise control on a Subaru?
Cruise control is a convenient feature on many Subaru vehicles that allows you to maintain a consistent speed without constantly pressing the accelerator pedal. This can be especially useful on long highway drives. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use cruise control on your Subaru.
Activating Cruise Control
To activate cruise control on your Subaru, follow these steps:
- Ensure your vehicle is traveling at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
- Press the "Cruise" or "Cruise Control" button, usually located on the steering wheel or turn signal stalk. This will turn on the cruise control system.
- Accelerate to your desired speed, then press the "Set" button. This will set the current speed as your cruise control speed.li>
Once cruise control is activated, your Subaru will maintain the set speed without you needing to press the accelerator pedal.
Adjusting Cruise Control Speed
You can adjust the cruise control speed while it is active:
- To increase the speed, press the "Resume" or "Accel" button.
- To decrease the speed, press the "Coast" or "Decel" button.
- You can also tap the accelerator pedal to temporarily increase the speed, and the cruise control will resume the set speed once you release the pedal.li>
These controls are typically located on the steering wheel or turn signal stalk, making them easy to access while driving.
Disabling Cruise Control
To disengage cruise control, you can:
- Press the brake pedal, which will automatically disengage the cruise control.
- Press the "Cancel" button, usually located on the steering wheel or turn signal stalk.
- Turn off the cruise control system by pressing the "Cruise" or "Cruise Control" button again.li>
Disengaging cruise control will allow you to resume manual control of your vehicle's speed.
Using cruise control on your Subaru can help make long drives more comfortable and efficient. By following these steps, you can easily activate, adjust, and disengage the cruise control system to suit your driving needs.
