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Cruise Control Indicator

Dashboard Warning Lights Info (green/blue)

Severity Low It can wait a little, but get it checked soon.
Can you still drive? Yes, normally
Who can fix it? Needs a workshop
Typical repair time 15 minutes – 2 hours
Cost level Medium In the Saudi market: SAR 80–1,200 (≈ USD 21–320)

What it means

Shown as a small speedometer with an arrow or needle, usually green when cruise control is holding a set speed; on many cars it shows white or amber when the system is on but no speed is set. It is an information light, not a warning, and means the car is holding the set speed without you pressing the accelerator. If cruise will not engage or drops out, the brake pedal switch or steering wheel buttons are the usual suspects.

Related lights: Adaptive Cruise Control IndicatorSpeed Limiter IndicatorCheck Engine LightABS Warning Light

Symptoms4

  • Indicator on while the car holds its speed automatically.
  • Cruise control will not engage when the buttons are pressed.
  • Cruise cancels by itself without touching the brake.
  • Cruise does not work and the check engine or ABS light is on.

Possible causes5

  • Cruise control switched on by the driver, which is normal.
  • Faulty brake pedal switch, the most common reason cruise stops working; it can also affect the brake lights.
  • Faulty steering wheel buttons or clock spring behind the wheel.
  • Wheel speed sensor fault or other stored codes that make the computer disable cruise.
  • Faulty clutch pedal switch on manual cars.

How to diagnose4

  1. Check the operating conditions in the owner manual; many cars will not engage cruise below a certain speed.
  2. Have someone watch the rear brake lights as you press the pedal; if they do not light, suspect the brake switch.
  3. Check whether the other steering wheel buttons and the horn work.
  4. At the workshop: read stored codes and watch brake switch and button signals on a scan tool.

How to fix5

  1. Use cruise control within the conditions described in the owner manual.
  2. Adjust or replace the brake pedal switch.
  3. Repair speed sensor or engine faults that disable cruise.
  4. Replace the steering wheel buttons or clock spring if confirmed faulty.
  5. Road-test after the repair and confirm cruise cancels when the brake is touched.

Repair cost

Prices for
Cost levelMedium

In the Saudi market: SAR 80–1,200 (≈ USD 21–320)

Our prices come from the Saudi market, converted at a fixed rate (SAR 3.75 per USD). Prices in your country may differ a lot, so we show the cost level.

The repair starts with adjusting or replacing the brake switch, and reaches the upper end for a clock spring or steering wheel buttons.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Why does cruise cancel by itself on the highway?

Usually an intermittent signal from the brake pedal switch, or the stability system stepping in on a slippery patch. If it keeps happening, have the brake switch checked.

Is cruise control safe in heavy highway traffic?

Standard cruise control does not slow down for vehicles ahead, so use it on open roads and stay ready to brake.

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