CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAIL-SAFE CHART

Tech Tips

If the following conditions are detected while the cruise control is in operation, the system clears the stored vehicle speed in the ECM and cancels the cruise control operation.

Vehicle Condition Auto Cancel Condition Fail-safe Deactivation Condition
CRUISE main indicator light blinks

  • There is an open or short in the stop light switch circuit

  • There is a problem with the vehicle speed signal

 Turn the cruise control main switch on again
CRUISE main indicator light blinks

  • There is a problem with the input circuit of the stop light switch circuit

  • There is a problem with the cancel circuit

 Turn the ignition switch off and then on again

CRUISE main indicator light remains on

(Cruise control is canceled)

Under the following conditions, the stored vehicle speed is maintained:


  • The vehicle speed is less than the low speed limit (approximately 40 km/h (25 mph)) while running with the cruise control on

 Push the cruise control main switch to (+RES)*1 (RES / ACC)*2

  • The vehicle speed is less than the stored speed by approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) or more

 Push the cruise control main switch to (-SET)*1 (SET / COAST)*2
CRUISE main indicator light goes off There is a problem with the throttle position sensor and motor Turn the cruise control main switch on again after the throttle position sensor and motor returns to normal