How does cruise control work?
 

I using a 2003 XC70 temporarily and there is no manual. When I press the cruise button and take my foot off the gas the speed just drops. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

RE: How does cruise control work?
 

Dont know about XC70 but my S40 you have to turn the cruise on then press set button. I have a switch on the signal stick.

RE: How does cruise control work?
 

Did you turn the button on the steering wheel on first?
You turn it on by pressing the buttom once.The word Cruise will appear I think in the milage screen or somewhere close when it is on.

RE: How does cruise control work?
 

Oh I've used it many times.

Have the car at a certain speed like 60mph (CC only works speeds above 25mph)
Push the Cruise button on steering wheel
When the light "cruise" turns on the cluster
Push the "+" button and hold it for a few seconds, let it go, it should set the speed

To stop cruise control, you can brake, push the O/ zero button
To resume cruise control at same set speed, please the half circle button, the XC should accelerate to the set speed (this only when cruise control light is still on)
To reduce and gain speed: + and -


hope this helps!

RE: How does cruise control work?
 

Since you dont have a manual, I do recommend you to print this out or buy a manual from volvotechinfo.com or you can go here to print it out:
http://www.volvocars.us/_Tier2/Owners/Library.htm

2003 XC70 Owner's Manual: http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/.../03xc70_00.htm

here is the page for the cruise control: http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/...0_02b.htm#pg33



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