To set cruise control

1. Push the “CRUISE” main switch button.

1. Push the “CRUISE” main switch button.

Non-turbo models
Turbo models

The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.
Non-turbo models

The cruise control indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate.

2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle reaches the desired speed.

3. Push the “SET/COAST” button and release it. Then release the accelerator pedal.

3. Push the “SET/COAST” button and release it. Then release the accelerator pedal.

Non-turbo models
Turbo models

At this time, the cruise control set indicator light is illuminated on the combination meter.
Non-turbo models

At this time, the cruise control set indicator light is illuminated on the combination meter.

The vehicle will maintain the desired speed.

Vehicle speed can be temporarily increased while driving with the cruise control activated. Simply depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

When the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle will return to and maintain the previous cruising speed.

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