CRUISE CONTROL


Meaning of CRUISE CONTROL in English

A feature that keeps your vehicle moving at a set speed . Old cruise controls were mere throttle control units which kept the engine speed the same. When the vehicle approached a hill, the vehicle slowed down noticeable going up and speeded up going down. Later models used vacuum controls to push or pull on the accelerator rod. Newer models use electronic controls to accomplish this task. It can be turned off by hitting the off button or touching the brake pedal . The resume switch allows you to return to the pre-set speed after brake disengagement. The coast switch slows the speed down and the accelerate switch increases it.

English dictionary of automotive terms.      Английский словарь автомобильных терминов.