When should cruise control not be used?
Don’t use cruise control when it’s raining, snowing, or when there are wet/icy roads in general. While some newer vehicles have features that help your car handle wet roads and rain even while cruise is on, it’s best to be in total control of your car when you are driving in these conditions.
Is using cruise control all the time bad?
Although the feature has its benefits and is available in more cars today than ever before, cruise control is not meant to be used every time you are behind the wheel. Using it at the wrong time could put you or other people out on the road in danger.
How long can you keep cruise control on?
The cruise control will stay set until you step on the brake pedal or clutch pedal, which cancels the cruise control system. You can speed up to pass another vehicle, but you will return to the previous speed once you let off the accelerator.
Is cruise control bad on hills?
Cruise control on hills is hazardous. When driving on hills it is best to control your speed using the accelerator and brake. This is because cruise control may not accelerate your vehicle properly up a hill, making it move dangerously slowly.
How does the cruise control work on a Toyota?
Those switches will not keep the cruise control from being activated. With the engine running…when you push the momentary button in on end of the cruise stalk, it should light up the cruise light on the combo meter.
How to disengage cruise control on Toyota Celica GTS convertible?
Once you have a speed set you can pull the stalk towards you to cancel…push the stalk up to resume/accelerate…push down to set/decelerate. You can also disengage the cruise control by pressing on the brake or clutch. Not sure if the parking brake will disengage the cruise control on the T-100. I know it will on my 1985 Celica GT-S convertible.
Is the 10A gauge the cruise control light?
The 10A Gauge definitely controls the Cruise Control light…but that would mean yer other gauges wouldn’t be working either. On a separate note, I see that yer brake reservoir is new…but it’s the older type with the low fluid sensor float on top. It should be the one that’s incorporated in the bottom of the reservoir.
How is yer cruise control connected to the ECU?
Yer cruise control is powered through various fuses. 10A Engine, 10A Gauge and is connected through the ECU. Various switches give feedback to the cruise control box (brake/clutch switches fer example) to deactivate when those switches are closed (stepped on). Those switches will not keep the cruise control from being activated.