Cruise control

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by jim, Nov 11, 2003.

  1. jim

    jim Guest

    bought daughter a new(2001 civic back in 2001)... so she likes to put on
    the cruise control all the time.... the wife says that she finds when
    she drives the car it seems like it wants to continue to drive when
    putting your foot on the brakes????? i tried it and found no problems
    with the cruise control, but i dont think it is a good idea for her to
    be using it... all city driving, bumper to bumper most of the time....
    how can i disable the cruise control..... she will continue to use it if
    i dont disable it and being as i had to pay for the car and the wreck
    she was in and all the maint. on the car i need some info on disabling
    the cruise contro.... thanks
     
    jim, Nov 11, 2003
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  2. Jim,

    There's probably a single fuse described in the owner's manual. Cruise
    is fantastic for (open) highway, which we have a lot of here on the
    Canadian Prairies, however, my wife and I are careful not to use it in
    traffic, or when road conditions are really icy.

    We once had to help an elderly couple to safety after their Toyota van
    rolled, because they were climbing a steep hill (60 mph) with the cruise
    control on. When the cruise kicked the tranny into a lower gear, they
    lost traction and steering. It was also -40 outside, so we had to
    transport them to a warm place soon. They were shaken, but not stirred.

    'Curly'

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    'Curly Q. Links', Nov 11, 2003
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