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It is dangerous to use cruise control while driving in the rain. The delay in reaction time caused by disengaging the function could be detrimental on a slippery surface. It recommended in most car manuals to avoid its use in the rain.
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Is it harmful to use cruise control while pulling a trailer?
It is not harmful but it dangerous.
When can cruise control be used?
On the open road with light traffic. Never use it in heavy traffic, when it is raining, or when there is ice or snow on the road.You would use cruise control when driving on the open highway in very light traffic where you wish to maintain a constant speed.
Should you use cruise control in the rain?
No , absolutely not ( if you hit a puddle , which will slow the car down , the cruise control willtry to accelerate the car to maintain the set speed )It's not recommended to use the cruise control in the rain. Normally, you use the cruise control on the highways. When it's raining you need complete control on the car and be fully alert.( NO ) if you hit a puddle that slows the car down then the cruise control will accelerate the carbetter not it could cause the car to accelerate at the wrong time and cause loss of control
Should you use your cruise control on an expressway?
Likely, an expressway is the only place one could use cruise control. The minimum speed to use cruise control is at least 45 mph and many roads don't allow that speed. Also, the expressway gets rid of constant stops that make it annoying to use the cruise control. Basically, if you aren't stuck in traffic, cruise control is the way to go.
Can you use cruise control during towing?
NO, never use it in heavy traffic, when it is raining, when towing, in the fog, on hilly terrain, or when there is ice or snow on the road. Use it on 4 lane roads with light traffic.
How do you use the cruise control on the PT Cruiser?
To use the cruise control on the PT Cruiser, turn the cruise control on in the steering wheel. Accelerate to the desired speed and push in the end of the left turn signal knob. The cruise control should then control the speed. To take the car out of cruise control, a person can tap the brake.
Why does car decelerate 5-7 mph when cruise control is on?
If the car is going up an incline, it will attempt to keep the speed constant with the setting of the cruise control. When that process is satisfied, the car may decelerate a bit to keep the same speed. If the car continually decelerates whe using the cruise control. stop using the cruise and have it checked. It id very dangerous to use the cruise control that is not operating properly. It could cause the car to accelerate unexpectedly.
How do you drive when on slippery roads using cruise control?
You DON'T use cruise control in slippery roads.
How do you use cruise in a sentence?
Many people enjoy cruise ships. I like to drive using cruise control.
Is it good to use cruise control up hills?
Check in your vehicle's owner's manual for reccomendation's regarding the cruise control. I have seen manual's that say not to accelerate up hill's with the cruise control.
How do you set the cruise control on a 1995 Nissan Altima?
You use the stick. It has buttons saying cruise on/off use it.
Are you accelerating when you use cruise control?
Depends if you are turning or going straight. Assuming your cruise control keeps the vehicle at a constant speed.
