Cruise Control Switch: Description and Operation

1983 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu V8-305 5.0LSECTION Description and Operation

Located at the tip of turn signal lever, this button, when depressed, signals the regulator assembly when desired cruising speed has been reached. Engagement speed is set by partially depressing button and releasing. To increase cruising speed, accelerate to new speed, fully depress button and release. To decrease cruising speed, fully depress button until new speed is reached, then release button. The button must be released slowly to insure re-engagement of cruise control system.



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