To increase the speed (by the “RES/ SET” switch)

Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side and hold it until the vehicle reaches


Press the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side and hold it until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Then, release the switch. The vehicle speed at that moment will be memorized and treated as the new set speed.

U.S.-spec. models

When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 4 mph (6.8 km/h), the set speed can be increased 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time by pressing the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side quickly.

Canada-spec. models

When the difference between the actual vehicle speed and the set speed is less than 4.4 km/h, the set speed can be increased 1 km/h each time by pressing the “RES/SET” switch to the “RES” side quickly.

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