Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

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If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the SET– button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it.

• To slow down in small amounts, press the SET– button on the steering wheel briefly. Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.

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