How do you activate cruise control on a 2009 Honda Civic?

Push in the Cruise Control Master Button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN light on the instrument panel comes on. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). Press and release the DECEL/ SET button on the steering wheel.

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How do I test my cruise control switch?

To test this, simply start your engine and press the “on” button on your cruise control switch. If the cruise control light illuminates on your dash or instrument cluster, the switch should be working fine. The next step will be to complete a road test to truly examine if your repair was completed correctly.

What does cruise Main mean on a Honda Civic 2009?

The CRUISE MAIN light on the instrument panel comes on. Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.

How do you turn on cruise control?

To use Cruise Control, turn it on first by pressing the button on the end of the control stalk behind the lower right side of the steering wheel. The green cruise control icon will appear in the instrument display to show the system is ready. Then accelerate to the speed you want, and press the stalk down to set it.

Why is my cruise main light on?

It allows you to set the speed you want to travel and then take your foot off the gas. That can help alleviate fatigue and tension on long drives. The Cruise Main indicator light on the dash will turn on when you press the cruise control button to turn the system on (but not to set it).

What would cause cruise control not to work?

The most common reason a cruise control stops working is due to a blown fuse or a defective brake pedal switch. It can also be caused by issues with the throttle control system or the ABS. In older cruise control systems it can be caused by a broken vacuum line.

How do you turn off cruise Main?

Activation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON switch. The cruise main indicator light (Amber) illuminates. To deactivate the system, press the OFF switch. The cruise main indicator light (Amber) turns off.