Rostra GlobalCruise Operating instructions

GLOBALCRUISE
ELECTRIC CRUISE CONTROL
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION
INSTALLATION & OWNER’SMANUAL
CONTENTS
SAFETY PROCEDURES ......................................... 2
HELPFUL HINTS................................................. 4
PARTS LIST...................................................... 5
PARTS DIAGRAM................................................ 6
SUPPLEMENTAL PARTS......................................... 7
SWITCH SETTINGS.............................................. 8
INSTALLATION ................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................. 20
WARRANTY....................................................... 23
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 24
Form #4565, Rev. D, 05-14-02

The GlobalCruise is a microprocessor based Cruise Control. It is designed for ease of
installation and can be used with most cars, light trucks and vans. Carefully follow the
installation procedures in this manual for best results.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS SYSTEM ON A DIESEL POWERED VEHICLE WHICH HAS A
MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITHOUT A DISENGAGEMENT SWITCH (Kit# 250-4206) ON
THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY.
Your vehicle must have a VSS (Vehicle Speed Signal) wire or an available signal generator
for installation of the GlobalCruise. Please consult vendors application guide.
Throughout the instructions there are WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, ND NOTES that are
meant to make it easier for you to install the GlobalCruise on your vehicle and make it
safer to use. We have gathered these tips from people across the country who have
informed us of their problems and solutions. Even with all these reports from the field, we
cannot cover every condition which you might encounter, there are just too many different
vehicle makes and models. We do our best to tell you how to handle most vehicles, but we
must Depend on Your Good Judgement for dealing with the rest.
Therefore, we believe you can understand why we strongly urge you to think carefully
about what could happen to you, your passengers, and your vehicle if you use any tools,
parts, fastening methods, routing or procedures which are not described in this manual.
There is NO drain on the battery if the control switch is left on. The GlobalCruise needs
no regular service.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could not only cause the
GlobalCruise to work improperly, but could cause the throttle to hang
up, possibly causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or death to
you and your passengers.
WARNING
If you question the applications of the GlobalCruise, please consult the
applicable application guide. Only install on approved applications.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
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The product described in this manual was developed, manufactured and tested in line
with recognized technical standards and is in compliance with the fundamental safety
requirements.
Nevertheless, there are residual risks! It is therefore important to read this manual
before installing and connecting the product. Keep the manual in a place that is readily
accessible at all times.
Throttle Adaptor
In order to cover certain vehicles with a universal cruise control, we have designed throttle
adaptors for performance and safety. Consult current pplication Guides and Vehicle
Technical Information Guides to see if your vehicle needs a Throttle daptor before you
install the GlobalCruise. If an adaptor is listed, it must be used with that application.
Target Group and Qualified Installation
This description is intended for those persons who install the product in the motor
vehicle. In order to be able to operate properly, the GlobalCruise must be correctly
installed. The system may therefore be installed and wired by persons who know and have
understood the installation instructions of this manual and are familiar with automotive
electrical and mechanical systems. Installation by nonqualified personnel can lead to
injury to the driver or third parties, or damage to property or the environment.
Modifications to the product
The GlobalCruise is designed, manufactured and tested with due regard to safety and
reliability.
Modifying or tampering with the product can affect its safety. This can lead to death,
serious or slight injury to the driver or third parties, or damage to property or the
environment. For this reason, the product must not be modified or tampered with!
Inform the user
Hand the Operating Manual for the cruise to the user. The Operation Manual is an
integral part of the product!
If the cruise has not been fitted with a clutch switch, Please inform the user that the
engine speed briefly increases when the function is switched off via the clutch.
WARNING
The information in this manual has been carefully compiled through actual vehicle testing
and manufacturers service manual research and to the best of our ability is accurate.
However, we do not warrant the accuracy of this information against changes in vehicle
design, the use or misuse of this information or typographical errors. It is the
responsibility of the installer to verify the signal and color on the wire attachments prior
to and after the installation of the GlobalCruise to assure proper operation. We do not
accept any responsibility for damage to the vehicle or injury to its occupants caused by
the use of this information. Improper installation and/or connection to the incorrect wires
could cause GlobalCruise or vehicle malfunction, component damage, and or personal
injury for you and/or your passengers.
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1. BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION:
Familiarize yourself with the
Installation Instructions and
GlobalCruise components.
2. MATING CONNECTORS:
. When disconnecting, hold
connector and press the lock
downward while pulling
connectors apart. Figure A
B. When inserting, push mating
connectors together until locking
mechanisms are firmly locked
together. Figure B
3. AIRBAG AND ANTI-THEFT RADIO:
. If vehicle is equipped with an
nti-Theft Radio, the radio code
must be written down prior to
disconnecting battery cable. The
code must be reentered when the
negative battery cable is reinstalled.
B. If vehicle is equipped with an
airbag (SRS), it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery
cable. However, remember that
some vehicles retain power to the
airbag system when battery is
disconnected.
4. REMOVAL OF NEGATIVE BATTERY
CABLE:
Disconnect the negative battery cable
before installing the GlobalCruise for
safety precautions. Remember to
reconnect the cable after installation.
Figure C
5. ACCESSORY POWER:
When installing the special
terminal into the fuse panel of
vehicle, See Figure D.
CAUTION
Do not pull on wires.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual
could not only cause the GlobalCruise to
work improperly, but could cause the throt-
tle to hang up, possibly causing damage to
your vehicle and injury and/or death to
you and your passengers.
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
HELPFUL HINTS
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SERVICE
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
250-2316 CRUISE MODULE 1
B 250-2317 CRUISE HRNESS 1
C 250-3607 CRUISE CBLE 1
D 250-2236 MODULE BR CKET 1
E 250-3700 C BLE BR CKET 1
F 250-3425 CONVOLUTED TUBING (58) 1
250-2214 H RDW RE PCK GE (UNIVERS L)
250-2232 H RDW RE PCK GE (-G, GM KIT)
G1 MODULE BOLT 2
* * G2 SELF-THRE DING BOLT (M6 X19) 4,2
* * G3 BE D CH IN 1
* * G4 BE D CH IN CONNECTOR 2
* * G5 CONNECTOR COVER 2
*G6L
OOP CBLE (67MM)1
* * G7 THREE BE D CONNECTOR 1
* * G8 EYELET CONNECTOR 1
* * G9 TIE STR P (102MM)1
* * G10 TIE STR P (190MM)10
* G11 TUBE CL MP (10MM)1
* G12 FL G NUT (THREA E TUBE CLAMP)1
G13 M5 NUT 2
* * G14 GM H TCLIP 1
* G15 LOCKWSHER NUT (#10-32) 2
* G16 COTTER PIN (2MM X 16MM)1
* * G17 SN P-IND PTOR 1
* G18 PUTTY SE LING 1
G19 D PTOR THROTTLE CLIP W/C BLE 1
* G20 CONN, SELF-STRIP (16-22 AWG) 2
* * G21 CONN, SELF-STRIP (16-18 AWG) 2
* G22 SCREW, ROUND HE D (#10-32 X.5) 2
Use CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT SWITCH (Kit# 250-4206) for manual transmission vehicle when
the Dark Blue TACH wire cannot be obtained from vehicle or fails to disengage the
GlobalCruise.
Service Parts are available to replace any part in this kit (See Service Part Numbers
above). Additional Hardware is available on Page 7
HELPFUL HINTS
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WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could not only cause the GlobalCruise to work
improperly, but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly causing damage to your
vehicle nd injury and/or death to you and your passengers.
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PARTS DIAGRAM
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G20
G21
G22
G1
G2
G3 G4 G5 G6
G7 G8
G9 G10
G11 G12
G13
G14 G16
G15
G18
G17
G19

The following parts are available for your convenience and may simplify the installation of
your GlobalCruise Contact your local dealer or ROSTRA representative for details.
SERVICE
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
H. LOOP CBLES
1 250-2248 1.83 (47MM)10
2 250-3089 2.62 (67MM)10
3 250-2250 2.91 (74MM)10
4 250-2249 3.20 (81MM)10
5 250-2251 3.81 (97MM)10
J. T-B R D PTORS
1 250-2252 1.65 (42MM)10
2 250-2247 2.74 (70MM)10
3 250-2253 3.03 (77MM)10
4 250-2254 3.53 (90MM)10
5 250-4248 5.93 (151MM)10
K. STUD-CLIP W CBLE
1 250-2261 1.00 (25MM)10
2 250-4255B 1.25 (32MM)10
3 250-4242 2.40 (61MM)10
4 250-2260 2.80 (71MM)10
L. THROTTLE COUPLERS*
1 250-4291 M6 10
2 250-4292 M8 10
M. TUBE CL MPS
1 250-2255 3/16 (5MM)10
2 250-2256 1/4 (6MM)10
3 250-2257 5/16 (8MM)10
4 250-2258 3/8 (10MM)10
5 250-2259 1/2 (13MM)10
MISCELL NEOUS
N. 250-3440 GM H TCLIP 10
P. 250-2262 PED L BR CKET SSEMBLY** 1
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* The THROTTLE COUPLER Sets (250-4291 and 250-4292) come complete with THROTTLE
COUPLER, STUD CAP and ELASTOMER RETAINER.
** The PEDAL BRACKET ASSEMBLY (250-2262) comes complete with a PEDAL BRACKET,a
SELF-LOCKING PIN, an M5-.8 X12 BOLT, an M5 NUT and two (2) PLAIN WASHERS.
SUPPLEMENTAL PARTS
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SWITCH SETTINGS
The CRUISE MODULE must be programmed for the
vehicle on which it is installed. The twelve (12)
programming switches must be set according to
the chart below in order for the GlobalCruise to
operate properly. Figure 1
NOTE 1: Both the VSS (Gray) and TACH (Dark
Blue) wires must be connected. (If the Gray wire is
not used, an auxiliary road speed source must be
used.) See Page 18.
NOTE 2: If using an Open Circuit control switch
with the GlobalCruise, Switch number twelve (12)
will have to be OFF. If you are unsure as to
whether the control switch is Open Circuit or
Closed Circuit, look at the label of the packaging
in which the switch came, or See Page 22.
NOTE 3: If any of the twelve (12) switches need to
be changed after installation of the GlobalCruise,
the control switch and the vehicle ignition must be
in the OFF position; this is to allow the
GlobalCruise to RESET.
The twelve (12) programming switches are
located under the Black Rubber Grommet on
top of the CRUISE MODULE.
Figure 1 represents the twelve (12) programming
switches for a vehicle characterized by:
Switch (1 & 2) High Gain,
Switch (3 thru 6) 18000 PPM,
Switch (7 thru 9) 6 Cylinder/Extra High
SetUp Timer,
Switch (10) Square Wave Input,
Switch (11) Manual Transmission, and
Switch (12) Closed Circuit Control Switch
Programming Functions
Gain (Sensitivity)
Extra Low
Low
Mid
High
Pulses/Mile (Pulses/Kilometer) see Page 18
2000 (1250)
4000 (2500)
6000 (3700)
8000 (5000)
10000 (6200)
12000 (7500)
18000 (11200)
24000 (15000)
3200 (2000)
6400 (4000)
9650 (6000)
12870 (8000)
16090 (10000)
19300 (12000)
28960 (18000)
38600 (24000)
Engine/SetUp Timer
8 Cylinder/Low
4 Cylinder/Low
6 Cylinder/Low
6 Cylinder/Extra High
8 Cylinder/High
4 Cylinder/High
6 Cylinder/High
4 Cylinder/Extra High
VSS Source see Page 18
Sine Wave Input**
Square Wave Input*
Transmission
Manual
utomatic
Control Switch see Page 22
Open Circuit
Closed Circuit
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246810 12
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* VEHICLES COMPUTER
** UXILI RY VSS SOURCE (SIGNAL GENERATOR, MAGNET KIT)
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INSTALLATION
I. CRUISE MODULE MOUNTING
* Under the fender.
*Under the vehicle.
*Directly to the engine.
*With the cable pointed down.
*Near sharp, hot or moving objects.
* Near ignition coil [No closer than 255mm
(10)].
*In the passenger compartment (Noise).
*Where it will interfere with service
checks.
A. Select a possible location to mount
your CRUISE MODULE, set the CRUISE
MODULE unmounted in that area. The
reason for leaving the CRUISE MODULE
unmounted is to make sure the CRUISE
HARNESS will reach the passenger
compartment and the CRUISE CABLE will
reach the throttle attaching point.
B.Once you have selected a location,
install the MODULE BRACKET to the
bottom of the CRUISE MODULE with the
two (2) MODULE BOLTS provided. It may
be necessary to cut and bend the
MODULE BRACKET to achieve a custom
fit. Figure 2
C. Mount the CRUISE MODULE in the spot
you have selected using two (2) of the
SELF-THREADING BOLTS provided in the
kit. Be sure to set the programming
switches located underneath the
rubber grommet on top of the CRUISE
MODULE (See Page 7)before mounting
the GlobalCruise. Figure 3
NOTE
DO NOT MOUNT THE CRUISE MODULE
IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
NOTE
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! DAMAGE TO
THE CRUISE MODULE WILL OCCUR IF
THE BOLTS ARE OVERTIGHTENED.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instruction manual could
not only cause the GlobalCruise to work improperly,
but could cause the throttle to hang up, possibly
causing damage to your vehicle and injury and/or
death to you and your passengers.
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INSTALLATION
II. MEASURING THROTTLE CABLE
TRAVEL
THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT STEP.
FAILURE TO DETERMINE THROTTLE CABLE
TRAVEL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR
VEHICLE AND/OR GlobalCruise.
MEASURE ONLY WITH THE ENGINE OFF. The
CRUISE CABLE moves 41mm (1-5/8”).
To measure throttle travel, measure the
distance from Position “A” (Idle) to Position “B”
(Wide Open Throttle).
A. Make a mark on the throttle cable when
the throttle is in the idle position.Figure 4
B. Depress accelerator pedal and make a
mark on the throttle cable when the
throttle is in the wide open position.
Figure 5
C. Measure the Distance “C” between the two
marks. Figure 6 If the distance is greater
than 41mm (1-5/8”), go to Page 11; If it is
less, go to Step D.
D. If the throttle travel is less than 41mm
(1-5/8”), you must add length to the CRUISE
CABLE to provide slack.
NOTE: Slack is the distance the CRUISE CABLE
moves before the throttle starts to move.
E. Slide a CONNECTOR COVER on the throttle
LOOP CABLE and on the CRUISE CABLE.
Install a BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR on the end
of the LOOP CABLE and on the end of the
CRUISE CABLE.The BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR
may need to be spread slightly for cable to
enter.
F. Install the end bead of the BEAD CHAIN in
each BEAD CHAIN CONNECTOR with a bead (or
beads) between them to add additional
length. The beads inside the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTORS do not add length.
NOTE: Each bead of the BEAD CHAIN added
between the BEAD CHAIN CONNECTORS will
give you 7mm (.28”) of slack.
Example: If your throttle travels 35mm (1-3/8”),
you will need to add one (1) bead between
connectors. Figure 7
G. fter the BEAD CHAIN is installed, lightly
crimp the BEAD CHAIN CONNECTORS without
pinching the cables and center the
CONNECTOR COVERS over the BEAD CHAIN
CONNECTORS.
NOTE: You must always use the CONNECTOR
COVERS.
fter determining your throttle cable travel,
continue to Section III.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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