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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATIONTAP-DOWN FUNCTION
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Tap-Down Function
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Tap-Down Function
In order to tap down, complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that the cruise is engaged and operating.
2. Quickly press the Set/Coast button to the depressed position.
3. Quickly release the button (or tap the button).
Do not hold the button in the depressed position or the system will revert to the coast mode.
The tap-down function allows you to decrease the cruise speed by 0.62 km/h (1 mph) increments (one tap equals a 1 mph decrease). The system may tap-down until it reaches the low speed lockout of 40 km/h (25 mph). The cruise will be inoperative
1. Ensure that the cruise is engaged and operating.
2. Quickly press the Set/Coast button to the depressed position.
3. Quickly release the button (or tap the button).
Do not hold the button in the depressed position or the system will revert to the coast mode.
The tap-down function allows you to decrease the cruise speed by 0.62 km/h (1 mph) increments (one tap equals a 1 mph decrease). The system may tap-down until it reaches the low speed lockout of 40 km/h (25 mph). The cruise will be inoperative
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.