Cruise Control: Description and Operation

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The cruise control system uses mechanical and electrical devices to maintain vehicle speed at a driver selected setting. The cruise control module receives signals from the cruise remote control switch, the stop lamp switch, transaxle range switch (NT), cruise clutch pedal position switch (MIT) and the vehicle speed sensor. The cruise control module provides signals to the actuator in the cruise control module and the Powertrain control module (NT).

With cruise engaged, the cruise control module sends a signal to the Powertrain control module that prevents the transaxle from continuously downshifting and upshifting to maintain the set vehicle speed.
The cruise control module incorporates a self diagnostic feature.