Cruise control/speed control (if equipped), Setting speed control, Cruise control – Mazda 2009 Tribute User Manual

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CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With cruise control/speed control set, you can maintain a set speed
without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Using cruise control in the following conditions
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle:

Heavy or unsteady traffic
Slippery or winding roads
Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed

Don’t use cruise control in these situations.

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and

release it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET + control and

release it.

4. Take your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

5. The indicator light

on the

instrument cluster will turn on.

Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a

steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

2009 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

Driver Controls

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