Cruise Control System - Diesel: Description

WARNING: Vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. Before attempting ANY repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions. Steep grades may cause variations in selected speeds. System has capability to cruise, coast, resume speed, accelerate, and tap-up and tap-down.

The main components of the cruise control system include the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), functional control switches, Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer (VSSB), and brakelight and clutch pedal position switches. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .