Q: What does the cruise control light mean?

asked by on January 04, 2016

What does the cruise control light mean?

The cruise control light is located on your instrument panel, and monitors the status of the cruise control system. When the cruise control light is illuminated white, then the system is set but not yet active. When the cruise control light is green, then the system is currently active and in use.

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