2008 RT Caravan Owner Manual

To Vary the Speed Setting:
When the speed control is set, speed can be increased by
raising and holding the lever RESUME/ACCEL upwards.
When released, a new set speed will be established.
Raising the lever RESUME/ACCEL upwards once will
result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) speed increase. Each time the
lever is tapped upwards, speed increases so that tapping
the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (5
km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while speed control is set, press the
lever SET/DECEL downward and hold. Release the lever
when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed
will be set.
Tapping the lever SET/DECEL downward once will
result in a 1 mph (1 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the
lever is tapped downward, speed decreases.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173
To Accelerate For Passing:
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up
and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills
is normal.
Your vehicle will experience a downshift to 3rd gear
(automatic transmissions only) while climbing uphill or
descending downhill. This downshift to 3rd gear is
necessary to maintain vehicle set speed.
On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so
it may be preferable to drive without speed control.
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