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Old 04-04-2013, 04:08 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Rusty View Post
Cruise control does not slow a vehicle when going down hill and that is when the law of physics takes over. However brakes should take care of that.

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My 2008 Jeep GC will downshift to engine brake when using the cruise control. Some of the more pricey cars will apply the brake also. New gadgets, just gotta pay through the nose for them...
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