Cruise Control 101
Cruise control is the system that automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle. The system takes over the throttle of the car to maintain a steady speed, which is set by the driver.
This system controls the speed of your car the same way you do: by adjusting the throttle position. But, instead of pressing the gas pedal, cruise control operates the throttle valve using a cable connected to an actuator. The throttle valve, in turn, controls the power and speed of the engine by limiting how much air the engine takes in. Here are a few other things you’ll need to know: