In most Honda models sold in the UAE (GCC-spec), such as the popular Honda Accord and Honda CR-V, the cruise control buttons are integrated into the right-side spokes of the steering wheel. The primary control is typically a 'CRUISE' or 'ON/OFF' button, with 'SET / -' and 'RES / +' or 'CANCEL' buttons nearby. This feature is not standard on all trims; it is commonly found in higher mid-level and top-tier variants like the Honda Accord EX or CR-V EX-L, and is almost always standard in the UAE-market Honda Pilot. Using cruise control on long, straight highways like the Dubai-Abu Dhabi E11 road can reduce driver fatigue. According to Abu Dhabi Mobility's 2023 driver advisory bulletins and MoIAT’s (Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology) guidelines for advanced driver assistance systems in the GCC, proper use of such features contributes to more consistent speeds, which can improve fuel efficiency on open roads by an estimated 7-12% under steady conditions. To activate it in a Honda GCC model, first ensure you are driving above approximately 60 km/h on a clear highway. Press the 'CRUISE' main button (an indicator light will appear on the dashboard), then accelerate to your desired speed and press 'SET/-'. To adjust, tap 'RES/+' to increase speed in increments of about 1-2 km/h, or 'SET/-' to decrease. Pressing the brake pedal or the 'CANCEL' button will disengage the system, while pressing 'RES/+' afterward will resume the last set speed.
