Cruise Control Description & Operation (Conventional Cruise Control): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed under normal driving conditions at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). Steep grades may cause variations in the selected vehicle speeds.

The following are the main components of the Cruise Control System:

The accelerator pedal
The brake pedal position (BPP) sensor
The body control module (BCM)
The cruise control switches
The engine control module (ECM)
The throttle actuator control (TAC) motor
The vehicle speed sensor (VSS)