2023 Ford Focus 4 Door Cruise Control User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Cruise Control for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

Cruise Control  
Press the toggle button upward  
or downward to set the current  
speed.  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
Cruise control lets you maintain a set  
speed without keeping your foot on the  
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise  
control when your vehicle speed is greater  
than 30 km/h (20 mph).  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
Note: The set speed appears in the  
information display.  
USING CRUISE CONTROL  
Changing the Set Speed  
WARNING: Do not use cruise  
control on winding roads, in heavy traffic  
or when the road surface is slippery. This  
could result in loss of vehicle control,  
serious injury or death.  
Press the toggle button upward  
to increase the set speed.  
Press the toggle button  
downward to decrease the set  
speed.  
WARNING: When you are going  
downhill, your vehicle speed could  
increase above the set speed. The  
system does not apply the brakes.  
You can adjust the set speed in small or  
large increments. Press the toggle button  
upward or downward once to adjust the  
set speed in small increments. Press and  
hold the toggle button upward or  
downward to adjust the set speed in large  
increments.  
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the  
accelerator pedal, the set speed does not  
change. When you release the accelerator  
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that  
you previously set.  
The cruise controls are on the steering  
wheel.  
Switching Cruise Control On  
Press the button.  
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Switching Cruise Control Off  
Canceling the Set Speed  
Press the button when the  
Press the button, or press the  
brake pedal to cancel the set  
speed.  
system is in standby mode. The  
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system also turns off when you  
switch the ignition off.  
Note: The set speed is stored.  
Note: The system cancels if the vehicle  
speed drops below 16 km/h (10 mph) under  
the set speed when driving uphill.  
Note: The set speed erases when you  
switch the system off.  
Setting the Cruise Speed  
Drive to the required speed.  
Resuming the Set Speed  
Press to resume the set speed.  
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Cruise Control  
Cruise Control Indicator  
WARNING: The system does not  
The indicator appears when you  
detect pedestrians or objects in the road.  
switch the system on.  
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WARNING: The system does not  
detect oncoming vehicles in the same  
lane.  
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:  
4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN/  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
WARNING: Do not use tire sizes  
other than those recommended because  
this can affect the normal operation of  
the system. Failure to do so may result  
in a loss of vehicle control, which could  
result in serious injury.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
The system adjusts the vehicle speed to  
maintain the set gap between you and the  
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.  
You can select four gap settings.  
The system uses a radar that projects a  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
beam directly in front of your vehicle.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect stationary or slow moving  
vehicles below 10 km/h (6 mph).  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
when towing a trailer that has  
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aftermarket electronic trailer brake  
controls. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
The adaptive cruise controls are on the  
steering wheel.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
WARNING: The system is not a  
On  
crash warning or avoidance system.  
Press to set the system in  
standby mode.  
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Cruise Control  
Following a Vehicle  
WARNING: When following a  
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does  
not always decelerate quickly enough to  
avoid a crash without driver intervention.  
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury or death.  
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The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
WARNING: The system only warns  
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.  
In some cases there may be no warning  
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes  
when necessary. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in personal injury  
or death.  
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
Drive to the required speed.  
Press the toggle button upward  
to set the current speed.  
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the  
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in  
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts  
to maintain a preset gap distance. A  
vehicle graphic appears in the information  
display.  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
Note: When you are following a vehicle and  
you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive  
cruise control may provide a small  
temporary acceleration to help you pass.  
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap  
from the vehicle ahead until:  
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The vehicle in front of you accelerates  
to a speed above the set speed.  
A vehicle graphic appears in the  
information display if the system detects  
a vehicle in front of you.  
Note: When adaptive cruise control is  
active, the speedometer may vary slightly  
from the set speed displayed in the  
information display.  
The vehicle in front of you moves out  
of the lane you are in.  
You set a new gap distance.  
The system applies the brakes to slow your  
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance  
from the vehicle in front. The system only  
applies limited braking. You can override  
the system by applying the brakes.  
If the system determines that its maximum  
braking level is not sufficient, an audible  
warning sounds when the system  
continues to brake. Take immediate action.  
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Cruise Control  
Note: The brakes may emit noise when  
applied by the system.  
Setting the Gap Distance  
You can decrease or increase the  
distance between your vehicle  
and the vehicle in front by  
pressing the gap control.  
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Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap  
appropriate to the driving conditions.  
The selected gap appears in the  
information display as shown by the bars  
in the image. You can select four gap  
settings.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Distance Between Vehicle Settings  
Set Speed  
Graphic Display  
- Bars Indicated  
Between  
Time Gap -  
Distance Gap  
m (yd)  
Dynamic Beha-  
vior  
Seconds  
km/h (mph)  
Vehicles  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
1
1
28 (31)  
39 (43)  
50 (55)  
61 (67)  
Sport.  
Normal.  
Normal.  
Comfort.  
2
3
4
1.4  
1.8  
2.2  
Changing the Set Speed  
When you switch the ignition on, the  
system selects the last chosen gap setting.  
Press the toggle button upward  
to increase the set speed.  
Overriding the System  
Press the toggle button  
downward to decrease the set  
speed.  
WARNING: If you override the  
system by pressing the accelerator  
pedal, it does not automatically apply  
the brakes to maintain a gap from any  
vehicle ahead.  
You can adjust the set speed in small or  
large increments. Press the toggle button  
upward or downward once to adjust the  
set speed in small increments. Press and  
hold the toggle button upward or  
downward to adjust the set speed in large  
increments.  
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally  
exceed the set speed limit.  
When you override the system, the vehicle  
graphic disappears from the information  
display.  
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Cruise Control  
The system may apply the brakes to slow  
Hilly Condition Usage  
your vehicle to the new set speed. The set  
speed continuously displays in the  
information display when the system is  
active.  
Select a lower gear when the system is  
active and you are driving downhill on  
steep grades, for example in mountainous  
areas. The system needs additional engine  
braking in these situations to reduce the  
load on the brake system to prevent it from  
overheating.  
Note: A tone sounds and the system turns  
off if it applies brakes for an extended period  
of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The  
system operates after the brakes cool.  
Canceling the Set Speed  
Press the button, or tap the  
brake pedal.  
The last set speed displays with a  
strikethrough and the last gap setting  
appears but does not erase.  
Note: The set speed also cancels if you  
press the clutch pedal for an extended  
period.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
Off  
Press the button.  
Resuming the Set Speed  
Note: The set speed erases when you  
Press the button.  
switch the system off.  
Detection Issues  
The vehicle speed returns to the previously  
set speed and gap setting. The set speed  
continuously shows in the information  
display when the system is active.  
WARNING: On rare occasions,  
detection issues can occur due to the  
road infrastructures, for example bridges,  
tunnels and safety barriers. In these  
cases, the system may brake late or  
unexpectedly. At all times, you are  
responsible for controlling your vehicle,  
supervising the system and intervening,  
if required.  
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of  
the set speed and intend to return to it.  
Automatic Cancellation  
The system does not operate if the vehicle  
speed is below 20 km/h (12 mph). A tone  
sounds and adaptive braking releases if  
the vehicle speed falls below 20 km/h  
(12 mph).  
WARNING: If the system  
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Automatic cancellation can also occur  
when:  
The radar has a limited field of view. It does  
not detect all vehicles in all situations and  
could detect vehicles later that you expect.  
The lead vehicle graphic does not display  
if the system does not detect a vehicle in  
front of you.  
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The tires lose traction.  
The engine speed is too low.  
You apply the parking brake.  
Note: If the engine speed drops too low,  
the information display advises you to shift  
to a lower gear.  
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Cruise Control  
If something hits the front of your vehicle  
or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone  
may change. This could cause the system  
to malfunction. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
System Not Available  
The system may not turn on if there is:  
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A blocked sensor.  
High brake temperature.  
A failure in the system or a related  
system.  
Adaptive Cruise Control System  
Sensors  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
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Detection issues can occur:  
A
When driving on a different line  
than the vehicle in front.  
B
With vehicles that edge into your  
lane. The system can only detect  
these vehicles once they fully  
move into your lane.  
There may be issues with the  
detection of vehicles in front  
when driving into and coming out  
of a bend or curve in the road.  
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The camera is mounted behind the interior  
mirror.  
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In these cases, the system may brake late  
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and  
take action when necessary.  
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Cruise Control  
A message displays if something obstructs  
the radar signals from the sensor. The  
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and  
does not function when something blocks  
the sensor.  
Note: You cannot see the sensor, it is  
behind a fascia panel.  
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
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The radar is behind the front grille below  
the license plate.  
Cause  
Action  
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar  
is dirty or obstructed.  
or remove any obstruction.  
The surface of the radar is clean but the  
message remains in the display.  
Wait a short period of time. It may take  
several minutes for the radar to detect that  
it is free from obstruction.  
Heavy rain or snow interfere with the radar Do not use the system in these conditions  
signals.  
because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface Do not use the system in these conditions  
of the road interfere with the radar signals. because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
You are in a desert or remote area with no Wait a short period of time or switch to  
other vehicles and no roadside objects.  
normal cruise control.  
Switching to Normal Cruise  
Control  
Due to the nature of radar technology, a  
blocked sensor message could display  
when the sensor is not blocked. This can  
happen, for example, when driving in  
sparse rural or desert environments. A false  
blocked condition self clears or clears after  
you switch the ignition off and on.  
WARNING: Normal cruise control  
will not brake when your vehicle is  
approaching slower vehicles. Always be  
aware of which mode you have selected  
and apply the brakes when necessary.  
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Cruise Control  
You can change from adaptive cruise  
control to cruise control using the  
information display.  
To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, use the  
information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Driver assist.  
Press the menu button.  
Cruise control  
Mode  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK  
button.  
The cruise control indicator  
replaces the adaptive cruise  
control indicator if you select  
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator  
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The indicator appears when you  
normal cruise control. The gap setting  
does not display, the system does not  
automatically respond to lead vehicles and  
adaptive braking does not activate. The  
system remembers the last setting when  
you start your vehicle.  
switch the system on.  
The indicator appears in the information  
display when the system is in standby  
mode and when you set the adaptive  
cruise speed.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available Sensor  
blocked See manual  
The radar has reduced visibility.  
The system is not available.  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available  
Adaptive cruise control  
malfunction  
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Cruise control active  
Adaptive braking off  
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking  
turns off.  
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Cruise Control  
Note: The system does not set the vehicle  
Adaptive Cruise Control With  
speed to speed limits shown with a  
supplementary traffic sign in the information  
display.  
Speed Sign Recognition(If Equipped)  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: You can override the set speed at any  
time.  
Note: The adaptive cruise control gap  
setting normally operates.  
Switching Between the Cruise  
Control Modes  
You can change between the cruise control  
modes using the information display.  
The system combines speed sign  
recognition with adaptive cruise control.  
The system allows you to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system. For  
example, if the speed sign recognition  
system detects a 80 km/h (50 mph)  
speed limit, the vehicle speed is set to  
80 km/h (50 mph).  
To switch between the cruise control modes, use the information display controls  
on the steering wheel to select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Driver assist.  
Press the menu button.  
Cruise control  
Mode  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK  
button.  
If you select this mode, a bracket appears  
around the set speed and the detected  
speed limit sign in the information display.  
The system is designed to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system before your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Intelligent Mode  
Under certain conditions, the system may  
not adjust the vehicle speed until after your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
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Cruise Control  
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance  
Note: The set speed adjusts when the  
Settings  
system detects a different maximum speed  
limit.  
You can set a permanent speed tolerance  
that is above or below the detected speed  
limit through the tolerance menu in the  
information display.  
If the system does not detect a speed limit,  
the vehicle speed remains at the current  
set speed.  
Automatic Cancellation  
If the speed sign recognition system  
detects a speed limit below the minimum  
adaptive cruise control set speed, a tone  
sounds and the system returns to standby  
mode.  
To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on  
the steering wheel to select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Driver assist.  
Press the menu button.  
Cruise control  
Tolerance  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the  
OK button.  
Normal Mode  
Adaptive Mode  
If you select this mode, normal cruise  
If you select this mode, adaptive cruise  
control operates with manual set speed  
input. The system does not set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system.  
control operates. The gap setting does not  
display, the system does not automatically  
respond to lead vehicles and adaptive  
braking does not activate.  
Adaptive Cruise Control With Speed Sign Recognition Information  
Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
Speed sign recognition  
not available  
Navigation system based speed limit information is not  
available. If the message continues to appear, have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
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Cruise Control  
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:  
4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT  
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN/  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
WITH LANE CENTERING  
WARNING: Do not use tire sizes  
other than those recommended because  
this can affect the normal operation of  
the system. Failure to do so may result  
in a loss of vehicle control, which could  
result in serious injury.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
The system adjusts the vehicle speed to  
maintain the set gap between you and the  
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.  
You can select four gap settings.  
The system uses a radar that projects a  
beam directly in front of your vehicle.  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect stationary or slow moving  
vehicles below 10 km/h (6 mph).  
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WARNING: Do not use the system  
when towing a trailer that has  
The adaptive cruise controls are on the  
steering wheel.  
aftermarket electronic trailer brake  
controls. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
On  
Press to set the system in  
WARNING: The system is not a  
standby mode.  
crash warning or avoidance system.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect pedestrians or objects in the road.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect oncoming vehicles in the same  
lane.  
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Cruise Control  
The set speed adjusts to 30 km/h  
(20 mph).  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
Following a Vehicle  
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WARNING: When following a  
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does  
not always decelerate quickly enough to  
avoid a crash without driver intervention.  
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury or death.  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
Drive to the required speed.  
Press the toggle button upward  
WARNING: The system only warns  
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.  
In some cases there may be no warning  
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes  
when necessary. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in personal injury  
or death.  
to set the current speed.  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the  
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in  
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts  
to maintain a preset gap distance. A  
vehicle graphic appears in the information  
display.  
Note: When you are following a vehicle and  
you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive  
cruise control may provide a small  
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A vehicle graphic appears in the  
information display if the system detects  
a vehicle in front of you.  
Note: When adaptive cruise control is  
active, the speedometer may vary slightly  
from the set speed displayed in the  
information display.  
temporary acceleration to help you pass.  
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap  
from the vehicle ahead until:  
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The vehicle in front of you accelerates  
to a speed above the set speed.  
The vehicle in front of you moves out  
of the lane you are in.  
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
You set a new gap distance.  
When Your Vehicle is Stationary  
1. Follow a vehicle to a complete stop.  
2. Keep the brake pedal fully pressed.  
3. Press and release SET+ or SET-.  
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Cruise Control  
The system applies the brakes to slow your  
Note: The brakes may emit noise when  
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance  
from the vehicle in front. The system only  
applies limited braking. You can override  
the system by applying the brakes.  
applied by the system.  
Setting the Gap Distance  
You can decrease or increase the  
distance between your vehicle  
and the vehicle in front by  
pressing the gap control.  
If the system determines that its maximum  
braking level is not sufficient, an audible  
warning sounds when the system  
continues to brake. Take immediate action.  
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap  
appropriate to the driving conditions.  
Following a Vehicle to a Complete  
Stop  
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a  
complete stop and remains stationary for  
less than three seconds, your vehicle  
accelerates from a stationary position to  
follow the vehicle ahead.  
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a  
complete stop and remains stationary for  
more than three seconds, press RES or the  
accelerator pedal to follow the vehicle  
ahead.  
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The selected gap appears in the  
information display as shown by the bars  
in the image. You can select four gap  
settings.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Distance Between Vehicle Settings  
Set Speed  
Graphic Display  
- Bars Indicated  
Between  
Time Gap -  
Distance Gap  
m (yd)  
Dynamic Beha-  
vior  
Seconds  
km/h (mph)  
Vehicles  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
1
1
28 (31)  
39 (43)  
50 (55)  
61 (67)  
Sport.  
Normal.  
Normal.  
Comfort.  
2
3
4
1.4  
1.8  
2.2  
When you switch the ignition on, the  
system selects the last chosen gap setting.  
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Cruise Control  
Overriding the System  
Resuming the Set Speed  
Press the button.  
WARNING: If you override the  
system by pressing the accelerator  
pedal, it does not automatically apply  
the brakes to maintain a gap from any  
vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle speed returns to the previously  
set speed and gap setting. The set speed  
continuously shows in the information  
display when the system is active.  
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally  
exceed the set speed limit.  
When you override the system, the vehicle  
graphic disappears from the information  
display.  
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of  
the set speed and intend to return to it.  
Automatic Cancellation  
The system could cancel if any of the  
following occur:  
Changing the Set Speed  
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The tires lose traction.  
You apply the parking brake.  
Press the toggle button upward  
to increase the set speed.  
Parking Brake Application  
Automatic parking brake application and  
cancellation occurs if any of the following  
occur:  
Press the toggle button  
downward to decrease the set  
speed.  
You can adjust the set speed in small or  
large increments. Press the toggle button  
upward or downward once to adjust the  
set speed in small increments. Press and  
hold the toggle button upward or  
downward to adjust the set speed in large  
increments.  
The system may apply the brakes to slow  
your vehicle to the new set speed. The set  
speed continuously displays in the  
information display when the system is  
active.  
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You unfasten the seatbelt and open  
the door after you stop your vehicle.  
•
Your vehicle remains stationary for  
longer than three minutes.  
Hilly Condition Usage  
Select a lower gear when the system is  
active and you are driving downhill on  
steep grades, for example in mountainous  
areas. The system needs additional engine  
braking in these situations to reduce the  
load on the brake system to prevent it from  
overheating.  
Note: A tone sounds and the system turns  
off if it applies brakes for an extended period  
of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The  
system operates after the brakes cool.  
Canceling the Set Speed  
Press the button once or tap the  
brake pedal.  
The last set speed displays with a  
strikethrough and the last gap setting  
appears but does not erase.  
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
Off  
Press the button once with the  
system in standby mode.  
Note: The set speed erases when you  
switch the system off.  
Detection Issues  
WARNING: On rare occasions,  
detection issues can occur due to the  
road infrastructures, for example bridges,  
tunnels and safety barriers. In these  
cases, the system may brake late or  
unexpectedly. At all times, you are  
responsible for controlling your vehicle,  
supervising the system and intervening,  
if required.  
WARNING: If the system  
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
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The radar has a limited field of view. It does  
not detect all vehicles in all situations and  
could detect vehicles later that you expect.  
The lead vehicle graphic does not display  
if the system does not detect a vehicle in  
front of you.  
Detection issues can occur:  
A
When driving on a different line  
than the vehicle in front.  
B
With vehicles that edge into your  
lane. The system can only detect  
these vehicles once they fully  
move into your lane.  
C
There may be issues with the  
detection of vehicles in front  
when driving into and coming out  
of a bend or curve in the road.  
In these cases, the system may brake late  
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and  
take action when necessary.  
If something hits the front of your vehicle  
or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone  
may change. This could cause missed or  
false vehicle detection  
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The camera is mounted behind the interior  
System Not Available  
mirror.  
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A blocked sensor.  
High brake temperature.  
A failure in the system or a related  
system.  
•
The system does not detect a lead  
vehicle after you stop, or driving at low  
speeds.  
Adaptive Cruise Control System  
Sensors  
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WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
The radar is behind the front grille below  
the license plate.  
A message displays if something obstructs  
the radar signals from the sensor. The  
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and  
does not function when something blocks  
the sensor.  
Note: You cannot see the sensor, it is  
behind a fascia panel.  
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
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Cause  
Action  
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar  
is dirty or obstructed.  
or remove any obstruction.  
The surface of the radar is clean but the  
message remains in the display.  
Wait a short period of time. It may take  
several minutes for the radar to detect that  
it is free from obstruction.  
Heavy rain or snow interfere with the radar Do not use the system in these conditions  
signals.  
because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface Do not use the system in these conditions  
of the road interfere with the radar signals. because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
You are in a desert or remote area with no Wait for a short period of time or switch to  
other vehicles and no roadside objects.  
normal cruise control.  
Switching to Normal Cruise  
Control  
Due to the nature of radar technology, a  
blocked sensor message could display  
when the sensor is not blocked. This can  
happen, for example, when driving in  
sparse rural or desert environments. A false  
blocked condition self clears or clears after  
you switch the ignition off and on.  
WARNING: Normal cruise control  
will not brake when your vehicle is  
approaching slower vehicles. Always be  
aware of which mode you have selected  
and apply the brakes when necessary.  
You can change from adaptive cruise  
control to cruise control using the  
information display.  
To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, use the  
information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Driver assist.  
Press the menu button.  
Cruise control  
Mode  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK  
button.  
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The cruise control indicator  
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator  
replaces the adaptive cruise  
control indicator if you select  
The indicator appears when you  
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switch the system on.  
normal cruise control. The gap setting  
does not display, the system does not  
automatically respond to lead vehicles and  
adaptive braking does not activate. The  
system remembers the last setting when  
you start your vehicle.  
The indicator appears in the information  
display when the system is in standby  
mode and when you set the adaptive  
cruise speed.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available Sensor  
blocked See manual  
The radar has reduced visibility.  
The system is not available.  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available  
Adaptive cruise control  
malfunction  
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Adaptive cruise control  
Speed too low to  
activate  
You have switched the system on when your vehicle speed  
is too low.  
Cruise control active  
Adaptive braking off  
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking  
turns off.  
Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane  
Centering  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
WARNING: Large contrasts in  
outside lighting can limit sensor  
performance.  
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Green indicates the system is active and  
applying assistance steering torque input  
to keep your vehicle in the center of the  
lane.  
The system activates when it detects valid  
lane markings. If it does not detect valid  
lane markings, the system stays inactive  
until valid markings are available.  
WARNING: The sensor may  
incorrectly track lane markings as other  
structures or objects. This can result in  
a false or missed warning.  
WARNING: The system will not  
operate if the sensor cannot track the  
road lane markings.  
The system may not correctly operate in  
any of the following conditions:  
The system is designed to help keep your  
vehicle in the center of the lane by applying  
continuous assistance steering torque  
input toward the lane center on highways.  
•
•
The lane is too narrow or wide.  
The system does not detect lane  
markings or when lanes merge or split.  
•
•
Limited steering torque input is applied.  
Note: The assistance steering torque is  
limited and may not be sufficient for all  
driving situations.  
Areas under construction or new  
infrastructure.  
Note: In exceptional conditions, the system  
•
•
When modifications to the steering  
system have been made.  
When using a spare tire.  
may deviate from the center line.  
The system only operates when the all of  
the following occur:  
When the system is active and the  
direction indicator is switched on, the  
system immediately cancels. The system  
remains in standby mode as long as the  
direction indicator is engaged. The system  
re-activates automatically once the vehicle  
is centered in a lane and the direction  
indicator is switched off.  
•
You have adaptive cruise control with  
stop-and-go on.  
•
•
The system detects lane markings.  
Your hands are on the steering wheel  
at all times.  
•
The vehicle is centered in the lane.  
Note: The system may not function if the  
front camera or sensor is blocked or not  
available.  
When the system is active and detects no  
steering activity for a certain period of time,  
the system alerts you to put your hands on  
the steering wheel. If you do not react to  
the warnings the system cancels and slows  
your vehicle down to idle speeds while  
maintaining steering control.  
The system also alerts you if your vehicle  
crosses lane markings without detected  
steering activity.  
Switching Lane Centering On and Off  
Press and release the button.  
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The indicator appears in the information  
display. When the system is on, the color  
of the indicator changes to indicate the  
system status.  
Note: The system may detect a light grip  
or touch on the steering wheel as hands off  
driving.  
Gray indicates the system is on but  
inactive.  
You can override the system at any time  
by steering your vehicle.  
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Automatic Cancellation  
Blocked Sensors  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
if any changes or modifications to the  
steering wheel have been made. Any  
changes or modifications to the steering  
wheel could affect the functionality or  
performance of the system. Failure to  
follow this instruction could result in the  
loss of control of your vehicle, personal  
injury or death.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
When the system is cancelled due to an  
external condition, for example, no lane  
markings are available and your hands are  
on the steering wheel, a tone sounds and  
a message appears in the information  
display.  
When the system is cancelled due to an  
external condition, for example, no lane  
markings are available and your hands are  
not on the steering wheel, the system  
immediately alerts you to take control of  
the vehicle. If this alert is ignored, the  
system slows the vehicle while maintaining  
steering control.  
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The camera is mounted behind the interior  
mirror.  
If your vehicle starts to slow  
down, you must contribute to  
the steering control and press  
and release the button or briefly press the  
accelerator pedal to regain full system  
performance.  
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The radar is behind the front grille below  
the license plate.  
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:  
Note: You cannot see the radar, it is behind  
•
•
The lane becomes too wide or narrow.  
a fascia panel.  
The system cannot detect valid lane  
markings.  
A message displays if something obstructs  
the radar signals from the sensor. The  
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and  
does not function when something blocks  
the sensor.  
•
•
Lane markings are crossed.  
The curve of the road is too sharp.  
Note: The system disables until the next  
key cycle if your vehicle slows down due to  
driver inactivity twice within a key cycle.  
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Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
Lane Centering Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Lane centring assist not The system is not available. If it is still not available the next  
available  
time you switch the ignition on, the system has malfunc-  
tioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Note: The system does not set the vehicle  
Adaptive Cruise Control With  
speed to speed limits shown with a  
supplementary traffic sign in the information  
display.  
Speed Sign Recognition(If Equipped)  
Note: You can override the set speed at any  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
time.  
Note: The adaptive cruise control gap  
setting normally operates.  
Switching Between the Cruise  
Control Modes  
You can change between the cruise control  
modes using the information display.  
The system combines speed sign  
recognition with adaptive cruise control.  
The system allows you to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system. For  
example, if the speed sign recognition  
system detects a 80 km/h (50 mph)  
speed limit, the vehicle speed is set to  
80 km/h (50 mph).  
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To switch between the cruise control modes, use the information display controls  
on the steering wheel to select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Driver assist.  
Press the menu button.  
Cruise control  
Mode  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK  
button.  
Note: The set speed adjusts when the  
system detects a different maximum speed  
limit.  
Intelligent Mode  
If the system does not detect a speed limit,  
the vehicle speed remains at the current  
set speed.  
Automatic Cancellation  
If the speed sign recognition system  
detects a speed limit below the minimum  
adaptive cruise control set speed, a tone  
sounds and the system returns to standby  
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If you select this mode, a bracket appears  
around the set speed and the detected  
speed limit sign in the information display.  
The system is designed to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system before your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Under certain conditions, the system may  
not adjust the vehicle speed until after your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
mode.  
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance  
Settings  
You can set a permanent speed tolerance  
that is above or below the detected speed  
limit through the tolerance menu in the  
information display.  
To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on  
the steering wheel to select the following:  
Menu item  
Description and action  
Driver assist.  
Press the menu button.  
Cruise control  
Tolerance  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or  
downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the  
OK button.  
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Adaptive Mode  
Normal Mode  
If you select this mode, adaptive cruise  
control operates with manual set speed  
input. The system does not set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system.  
If you select this mode, normal cruise  
control operates. The gap setting does not  
display, the system does not automatically  
respond to lead vehicles and adaptive  
braking does not activate.  
Adaptive Cruise Control With Speed Sign Recognition Information  
Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
Speed sign recognition  
not available  
Navigation system based speed limit information is not  
available. If the message continues to appear, have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:  
12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT  
when towing a trailer that has  
aftermarket electronic trailer brake  
controls. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN/  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
WARNING: The system is not a  
crash warning or avoidance system.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect pedestrians or objects in the road.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect oncoming vehicles in the same  
lane.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
WARNING: Do not use tire sizes  
other than those recommended because  
this can affect the normal operation of  
the system. Failure to do so may result  
in a loss of vehicle control, which could  
result in serious injury.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect stationary or slow moving  
vehicles below 10 km/h (6 mph).  
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The system adjusts the vehicle speed to  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
maintain the set gap between you and the  
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.  
You can select four gap settings.  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
The system uses a radar that projects a  
beam directly in front of your vehicle.  
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A vehicle graphic appears in the  
information display if the system detects  
a vehicle in front of you.  
Note: When adaptive cruise control is  
active, the speedometer may vary slightly  
from the set speed displayed in the  
information display.  
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The adaptive cruise controls are on the  
steering wheel.  
Following a Vehicle  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
On  
WARNING: When following a  
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does  
not always decelerate quickly enough to  
avoid a crash without driver intervention.  
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury or death.  
Press to set the system in  
standby mode.  
WARNING: The system only warns  
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.  
In some cases there may be no warning  
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes  
when necessary. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in personal injury  
or death.  
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The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
Drive to the required speed.  
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the  
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in  
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts  
to maintain a preset gap distance. A  
vehicle graphic appears in the information  
display.  
Press the toggle button upward  
to set the current speed.  
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Note: When you are following a vehicle and  
Setting the Gap Distance  
you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive  
cruise control may provide a small  
You can decrease or increase the  
distance between your vehicle  
and the vehicle in front by  
pressing the gap control.  
temporary acceleration to help you pass.  
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap  
from the vehicle ahead until:  
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap  
•
•
•
The vehicle in front of you accelerates  
to a speed above the set speed.  
appropriate to the driving conditions.  
The vehicle in front of you moves out  
of the lane you are in.  
You set a new gap distance.  
The system applies the brakes to slow your  
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance  
from the vehicle in front. The system only  
applies limited braking. You can override  
the system by applying the brakes.  
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If the system determines that its maximum  
braking level is not sufficient, an audible  
warning sounds when the system  
The selected gap appears in the  
information display as shown by the bars  
in the image. You can select four gap  
settings.  
continues to brake. Take immediate action.  
Note: The brakes may emit noise when  
applied by the system.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Distance Between Vehicle Settings  
Set Speed  
Graphic Display  
- Bars Indicated  
Between  
Time Gap -  
Distance Gap  
m (yd)  
Dynamic Beha-  
vior  
Seconds  
km/h (mph)  
Vehicles  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
1
1
28 (31)  
39 (43)  
50 (55)  
61 (67)  
Sport.  
Normal.  
Normal.  
Comfort.  
2
3
4
1.4  
1.8  
2.2  
When you switch the ignition on, the  
system selects the last chosen gap setting.  
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Note: The set speed also cancels if you  
Overriding the System  
press the clutch pedal for an extended  
period.  
WARNING: If you override the  
system by pressing the accelerator  
pedal, it does not automatically apply  
the brakes to maintain a gap from any  
vehicle ahead.  
Resuming the Set Speed  
Press the button.  
The vehicle speed returns to the previously  
set speed and gap setting. The set speed  
continuously shows in the information  
display when the system is active.  
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally  
exceed the set speed limit.  
When you override the system, the vehicle  
graphic disappears from the information  
display.  
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of  
the set speed and intend to return to it.  
Changing the Set Speed  
Automatic Cancellation  
Press the toggle button upward  
The system does not operate if the vehicle  
speed is below 20 km/h (12 mph). A tone  
sounds and adaptive braking releases if  
the vehicle speed falls below 20 km/h  
(12 mph).  
to increase the set speed.  
Press the toggle button  
downward to decrease the set  
speed.  
Automatic cancellation can also occur  
You can adjust the set speed in small or  
large increments. Press the toggle button  
upward or downward once to adjust the  
set speed in small increments. Press and  
hold the toggle button upward or  
downward to adjust the set speed in large  
increments.  
The system may apply the brakes to slow  
your vehicle to the new set speed. The set  
speed continuously displays in the  
information display when the system is  
active.  
when:  
•
•
•
The tires lose traction.  
The engine speed is too low.  
You apply the parking brake.  
Note: If the engine speed drops too low,  
the information display advises you to shift  
to a lower gear.  
Hilly Condition Usage  
Select a lower gear when the system is  
active and you are driving downhill on  
steep grades, for example in mountainous  
areas. The system needs additional engine  
braking in these situations to reduce the  
load on the brake system to prevent it from  
overheating.  
Canceling the Set Speed  
Press the button, or tap the  
brake pedal.  
The last set speed displays with a  
strikethrough and the last gap setting  
appears but does not erase.  
Note: A tone sounds and the system turns  
off if it applies brakes for an extended period  
of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The  
system operates after the brakes cool.  
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
Off  
Press the button.  
Note: The set speed erases when you  
switch the system off.  
Detection Issues  
WARNING: On rare occasions,  
detection issues can occur due to the  
road infrastructures, for example bridges,  
tunnels and safety barriers. In these  
cases, the system may brake late or  
unexpectedly. At all times, you are  
responsible for controlling your vehicle,  
supervising the system and intervening,  
if required.  
WARNING: If the system  
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
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The radar has a limited field of view. It does  
not detect all vehicles in all situations and  
could detect vehicles later that you expect.  
The lead vehicle graphic does not display  
if the system does not detect a vehicle in  
front of you.  
Detection issues can occur:  
A
When driving on a different line  
than the vehicle in front.  
B
With vehicles that edge into your  
lane. The system can only detect  
these vehicles once they fully  
move into your lane.  
C
There may be issues with the  
detection of vehicles in front  
when driving into and coming out  
of a bend or curve in the road.  
In these cases, the system may brake late  
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and  
take action when necessary.  
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If something hits the front of your vehicle  
The camera is mounted behind the interior  
or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone  
may change. This could cause the system  
to malfunction. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
mirror.  
System Not Available  
The system may not turn on if there is:  
•
•
•
A blocked sensor.  
High brake temperature.  
A failure in the system or a related  
system.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control System  
Sensors  
The radar is behind the front grille below  
the license plate.  
A message displays if something obstructs  
the radar signals from the sensor. The  
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and  
does not function when something blocks  
the sensor.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
Note: You cannot see the sensor, it is  
behind a fascia panel.  
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
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Cause  
Action  
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar  
is dirty or obstructed.  
or remove any obstruction.  
The surface of the radar is clean but the  
message remains in the display.  
Wait a short period of time. It may take  
several minutes for the radar to detect that  
it is free from obstruction.  
Heavy rain or snow interfere with the radar Do not use the system in these conditions  
signals.  
because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface Do not use the system in these conditions  
of the road interfere with the radar signals. because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
You are in a desert or remote area with no Wait a short period of time or switch to  
other vehicles and no roadside objects.  
normal cruise control.  
Switching to Normal Cruise  
Control  
Due to the nature of radar technology, a  
blocked sensor message could display  
when the sensor is not blocked. This can  
happen, for example, when driving in  
sparse rural or desert environments. A false  
blocked condition self clears or clears after  
you switch the ignition off and on.  
WARNING: Normal cruise control  
will not brake when your vehicle is  
approaching slower vehicles. Always be  
aware of which mode you have selected  
and apply the brakes when necessary.  
You can change from adaptive cruise  
control to cruise control using the  
information display.  
To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, press the  
menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display main menu  
and select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Settings  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Driver assistance  
Cruise control  
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Menu Item  
Normal  
Action  
Select a setting and press the OK button.  
Adaptive  
Intelligent  
The cruise control indicator  
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator  
replaces the adaptive cruise  
control indicator if you select  
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The indicator appears when you  
normal cruise control. The gap setting  
does not display, the system does not  
automatically respond to lead vehicles and  
adaptive braking does not activate. The  
system remembers the last setting when  
you start your vehicle.  
switch the system on.  
The indicator appears in the information  
display when the system is in standby  
mode and when you set the adaptive  
cruise speed.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available Sensor  
blocked See manual  
The radar has reduced visibility.  
The system is not available.  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available  
Adaptive cruise control  
malfunction  
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Cruise control active  
Adaptive braking off  
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking  
turns off.  
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Note: The system does not set the vehicle  
Adaptive Cruise Control With  
speed to speed limits shown with a  
supplementary traffic sign in the information  
display.  
Speed Sign Recognition(If Equipped)  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
Note: You can override the set speed at any  
time.  
Note: The adaptive cruise control gap  
setting normally operates.  
Switching Between the Cruise  
Control Modes  
You can change between the cruise control  
modes using the information display.  
The system combines speed sign  
recognition with adaptive cruise control.  
The system allows you to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system. For  
example, if the speed sign recognition  
system detects a 80 km/h (50 mph)  
speed limit, the vehicle speed is set to  
80 km/h (50 mph).  
To switch between the cruise control modes, press the menu button on the steering  
wheel to enter the information display main menu and select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Settings  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Driver assistance  
Cruise control  
Normal  
Select a setting and press the OK button.  
Adaptive  
Intelligent  
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Intelligent Mode  
Note: The set speed adjusts when the  
system detects a different maximum speed  
limit.  
If the system does not detect a speed limit,  
the vehicle speed remains at the current  
set speed.  
Automatic Cancellation  
If the speed sign recognition system  
detects a speed limit below the minimum  
adaptive cruise control set speed, a tone  
sounds and the system returns to standby  
mode.  
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If you select this mode, a bracket appears  
around the set speed and the detected  
speed limit sign in the information display.  
The system is designed to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system before your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Under certain conditions, the system may  
not adjust the vehicle speed until after your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance  
Settings  
You can set a permanent speed tolerance  
that is above or below the detected speed  
limit through the tolerance menu in the  
information display.  
To adjust the speed tolerance setting, press the menu button on the steering  
wheel to enter the information display main menu and select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Settings  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Driver assistance  
Cruise control  
Intelligent  
Tolerance  
Select a setting and press the OK button.  
Normal Mode  
Adaptive Mode  
If you select this mode, normal cruise  
control operates. The gap setting does not  
display, the system does not automatically  
respond to lead vehicles and adaptive  
braking does not activate.  
If you select this mode, adaptive cruise  
control operates with manual set speed  
input. The system does not set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control With Speed Sign Recognition Information  
Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
Speed sign recognition  
not available  
Navigation system based speed limit information is not  
available. If the message continues to appear, have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE  
CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH:  
12.3 INCH INSTRUMENT  
when towing a trailer that has  
aftermarket electronic trailer brake  
controls. Failure to follow this instruction  
could result in the loss of control of your  
vehicle, personal injury or death.  
CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN/  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL  
WITH LANE CENTERING  
WARNING: The system is not a  
crash warning or avoidance system.  
WARNING: The system does not  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
detect pedestrians or objects in the road.  
WARNING: The system does not  
detect oncoming vehicles in the same  
lane.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
WARNING: Do not use tire sizes  
other than those recommended because  
this can affect the normal operation of  
the system. Failure to do so may result  
in a loss of vehicle control, which could  
result in serious injury.  
WARNING: The system may not  
detect stationary or slow moving  
vehicles below 10 km/h (6 mph).  
The system adjusts the vehicle speed to  
maintain the set gap between you and the  
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.  
You can select four gap settings.  
The system uses a radar that projects a  
beam directly in front of your vehicle.  
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A vehicle graphic appears in the  
information display if the system detects  
a vehicle in front of you.  
Note: When adaptive cruise control is  
active, the speedometer may vary slightly  
from the set speed displayed in the  
information display.  
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The adaptive cruise controls are on the  
steering wheel.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
On  
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
Press to set the system in  
When Your Vehicle is Stationary  
standby mode.  
1. Follow a vehicle to a complete stop.  
2. Keep the brake pedal fully pressed.  
3. Press and release SET+ or SET-.  
The set speed adjusts to 30 km/h  
(20 mph).  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
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Following a Vehicle  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
WARNING: When following a  
vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does  
not always decelerate quickly enough to  
avoid a crash without driver intervention.  
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
personal injury or death.  
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed  
Drive to the required speed.  
Press the toggle button upward  
to set the current speed.  
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
The indicator, current gap setting and set  
speed appear in the information display.  
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Following a Vehicle to a Complete  
Stop  
WARNING: The system only warns  
of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.  
In some cases there may be no warning  
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes  
when necessary. Failure to follow this  
instruction could result in personal injury  
or death.  
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a  
complete stop and remains stationary for  
less than three seconds, your vehicle  
accelerates from a stationary position to  
follow the vehicle ahead.  
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to a  
complete stop and remains stationary for  
more than three seconds, press RES or the  
accelerator pedal to follow the vehicle  
ahead.  
When a vehicle ahead of you enters the  
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in  
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts  
to maintain a preset gap distance. A  
vehicle graphic appears in the information  
display.  
Note: The brakes may emit noise when  
applied by the system.  
Note: When you are following a vehicle and  
you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive  
cruise control may provide a small  
Setting the Gap Distance  
You can decrease or increase the  
distance between your vehicle  
and the vehicle in front by  
pressing the gap control.  
temporary acceleration to help you pass.  
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap  
from the vehicle ahead until:  
Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap  
•
•
•
The vehicle in front of you accelerates  
to a speed above the set speed.  
appropriate to the driving conditions.  
The vehicle in front of you moves out  
of the lane you are in.  
You set a new gap distance.  
The system applies the brakes to slow your  
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance  
from the vehicle in front. The system only  
applies limited braking. You can override  
the system by applying the brakes.  
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If the system determines that its maximum  
braking level is not sufficient, an audible  
warning sounds when the system  
The selected gap appears in the  
information display as shown by the bars  
in the image. You can select four gap  
settings.  
continues to brake. Take immediate action.  
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Adaptive Cruise Control Distance Between Vehicle Settings  
Set Speed  
Graphic Display  
- Bars Indicated  
Between  
Time Gap -  
Distance Gap  
m (yd)  
Dynamic Beha-  
vior  
Seconds  
km/h (mph)  
Vehicles  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
100 (62)  
1
1
28 (31)  
39 (43)  
50 (55)  
61 (67)  
Sport.  
Normal.  
Normal.  
Comfort.  
2
3
4
1.4  
1.8  
2.2  
When you switch the ignition on, the  
You can adjust the set speed in small or  
large increments. Press the toggle button  
upward or downward once to adjust the  
set speed in small increments. Press and  
hold the toggle button upward or  
downward to adjust the set speed in large  
increments.  
The system may apply the brakes to slow  
your vehicle to the new set speed. The set  
speed continuously displays in the  
information display when the system is  
active.  
system selects the last chosen gap setting.  
Overriding the System  
WARNING: If you override the  
system by pressing the accelerator  
pedal, it does not automatically apply  
the brakes to maintain a gap from any  
vehicle ahead.  
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally  
exceed the set speed limit.  
When you override the system, the vehicle  
graphic disappears from the information  
display.  
Canceling the Set Speed  
Press the button once or tap the  
brake pedal.  
The last set speed displays with a  
strikethrough and the last gap setting  
appears but does not erase.  
Changing the Set Speed  
Press the toggle button upward  
to increase the set speed.  
Resuming the Set Speed  
Press the toggle button  
downward to decrease the set  
speed.  
Press the button.  
The vehicle speed returns to the previously  
set speed and gap setting. The set speed  
continuously shows in the information  
display when the system is active.  
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Note: Only use resume if you are aware of  
Detection Issues  
the set speed and intend to return to it.  
Automatic Cancellation  
WARNING: On rare occasions,  
detection issues can occur due to the  
road infrastructures, for example bridges,  
tunnels and safety barriers. In these  
cases, the system may brake late or  
unexpectedly. At all times, you are  
responsible for controlling your vehicle,  
supervising the system and intervening,  
if required.  
The system could cancel if any of the  
following occur:  
•
•
The tires lose traction.  
You apply the parking brake.  
Parking Brake Application  
Automatic parking brake application and  
cancellation occurs if any of the following  
occur:  
WARNING: If the system  
malfunctions, have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
•
You unfasten the seatbelt and open  
the door after you stop your vehicle.  
The radar has a limited field of view. It does  
not detect all vehicles in all situations and  
could detect vehicles later that you expect.  
The lead vehicle graphic does not display  
if the system does not detect a vehicle in  
front of you.  
•
Your vehicle remains stationary for  
longer than three minutes.  
Hilly Condition Usage  
Select a lower gear when the system is  
active and you are driving downhill on  
steep grades, for example in mountainous  
areas. The system needs additional engine  
braking in these situations to reduce the  
load on the brake system to prevent it from  
overheating.  
Note: A tone sounds and the system turns  
off if it applies brakes for an extended period  
of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The  
system operates after the brakes cool.  
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control  
Off  
Press the button once with the  
system in standby mode.  
Note: The set speed erases when you  
switch the system off.  
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System Not Available  
•
•
•
A blocked sensor.  
High brake temperature.  
A failure in the system or a related  
system.  
•
The system does not detect a lead  
vehicle after you stop, or driving at low  
speeds.  
Adaptive Cruise Control System  
Sensors  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
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Detection issues can occur:  
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A
When driving on a different line  
than the vehicle in front.  
The camera is mounted behind the interior  
mirror.  
B
With vehicles that edge into your  
lane. The system can only detect  
these vehicles once they fully  
move into your lane.  
C
There may be issues with the  
detection of vehicles in front  
when driving into and coming out  
of a bend or curve in the road.  
In these cases, the system may brake late  
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and  
take action when necessary.  
If something hits the front of your vehicle  
or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone  
may change. This could cause missed or  
false vehicle detection  
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The radar is behind the front grille below  
the license plate.  
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A message displays if something obstructs  
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
the radar signals from the sensor. The  
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and  
does not function when something blocks  
the sensor.  
Note: You cannot see the sensor, it is  
behind a fascia panel.  
Cause  
Action  
The surface of the radar in the radiator grille Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar  
is dirty or obstructed.  
or remove any obstruction.  
The surface of the radar is clean but the  
message remains in the display.  
Wait a short period of time. It may take  
several minutes for the radar to detect that  
it is free from obstruction.  
Heavy rain or snow interfere with the radar Do not use the system in these conditions  
signals.  
because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface Do not use the system in these conditions  
of the road interfere with the radar signals. because it may not detect any vehicles  
ahead.  
You are in a desert or remote area with no Wait for a short period of time or switch to  
other vehicles and no roadside objects.  
normal cruise control.  
Switching to Normal Cruise  
Control  
Due to the nature of radar technology, a  
blocked sensor message could display  
when the sensor is not blocked. This can  
happen, for example, when driving in  
sparse rural or desert environments. A false  
blocked condition self clears or clears after  
you switch the ignition off and on.  
WARNING: Normal cruise control  
will not brake when your vehicle is  
approaching slower vehicles. Always be  
aware of which mode you have selected  
and apply the brakes when necessary.  
You can change from adaptive cruise  
control to cruise control using the  
information display.  
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To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, press the  
menu button on the steering wheel to enter the information display main menu  
and select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Settings  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Driver assistance  
Cruise control  
Normal  
Select a setting and press the OK button.  
Adaptive  
Intelligent  
The cruise control indicator  
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator  
replaces the adaptive cruise  
control indicator if you select  
E71340  
The indicator appears when you  
normal cruise control. The gap setting  
does not display, the system does not  
automatically respond to lead vehicles and  
adaptive braking does not activate. The  
system remembers the last setting when  
you start your vehicle.  
switch the system on.  
The indicator appears in the information  
display when the system is in standby  
mode and when you set the adaptive  
cruise speed.  
Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available Sensor  
blocked See manual  
The radar has reduced visibility.  
The system is not available.  
Adaptive cruise control  
not available  
Adaptive cruise control  
malfunction  
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked  
as soon as possible.  
Adaptive cruise control  
Speed too low to  
activate  
You have switched the system on when your vehicle speed  
is too low.  
Cruise control active  
Adaptive braking off  
You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking  
turns off.  
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The system only operates when the all of  
the following occur:  
Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane  
Centering  
•
You have adaptive cruise control with  
stop-and-go on.  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
•
•
The system detects lane markings.  
Your hands are on the steering wheel  
at all times.  
•
The vehicle is centered in the lane.  
Note: The system may not function if the  
front camera or sensor is blocked or not  
available.  
WARNING: Pay close attention to  
changing road conditions such as  
entering or leaving a highway, on roads  
with intersections or roundabouts, roads  
without visible lanes of travel, roads that  
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep  
slopes.  
Switching Lane Centering On and Off  
Press and release the button.  
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The indicator appears in the information  
display. When the system is on, the color  
of the indicator changes to indicate the  
system status.  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy  
rain, spray or snow.  
Gray indicates the system is on but  
inactive.  
WARNING: Large contrasts in  
outside lighting can limit sensor  
performance.  
Green indicates the system is active and  
applying assistance steering torque input  
to keep your vehicle in the center of the  
lane.  
The system activates when it detects valid  
lane markings. If it does not detect valid  
lane markings, the system stays inactive  
until valid markings are available.  
WARNING: The sensor may  
incorrectly track lane markings as other  
structures or objects. This can result in  
a false or missed warning.  
WARNING: The system will not  
operate if the sensor cannot track the  
road lane markings.  
The system may not correctly operate in  
any of the following conditions:  
•
•
The lane is too narrow or wide.  
The system does not detect lane  
The system is designed to help keep your  
vehicle in the center of the lane by applying  
continuous assistance steering torque  
input toward the lane center on highways.  
Note: The assistance steering torque is  
limited and may not be sufficient for all  
driving situations.  
markings or when lanes merge or split.  
•
•
Limited steering torque input is applied.  
Areas under construction or new  
infrastructure.  
•
•
When modifications to the steering  
system have been made.  
When using a spare tire.  
Note: In exceptional conditions, the system  
may deviate from the center line.  
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When the system is active and the  
When the system is cancelled due to an  
external condition, for example, no lane  
markings are available and your hands are  
not on the steering wheel, the system  
immediately alerts you to take control of  
the vehicle. If this alert is ignored, the  
system slows the vehicle while maintaining  
steering control.  
direction indicator is switched on, the  
system immediately cancels. The system  
remains in standby mode as long as the  
direction indicator is engaged. The system  
re-activates automatically once the vehicle  
is centered in a lane and the direction  
indicator is switched off.  
When the system is active and detects no  
steering activity for a certain period of time,  
the system alerts you to put your hands on  
the steering wheel. If you do not react to  
the warnings the system cancels and slows  
your vehicle down to idle speeds while  
maintaining steering control.  
The system also alerts you if your vehicle  
crosses lane markings without detected  
steering activity.  
If your vehicle starts to slow  
down, you must contribute to  
the steering control and press  
and release the button or briefly press the  
accelerator pedal to regain full system  
performance.  
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:  
•
•
The lane becomes too wide or narrow.  
The system cannot detect valid lane  
markings.  
Note: The system may detect a light grip  
or touch on the steering wheel as hands off  
driving.  
•
•
Lane markings are crossed.  
The curve of the road is too sharp.  
You can override the system at any time  
Note: The system disables until the next  
key cycle if your vehicle slows down due to  
driver inactivity twice within a key cycle.  
by steering your vehicle.  
Automatic Cancellation  
Blocked Sensors  
WARNING: Do not use the system  
if any changes or modifications to the  
steering wheel have been made. Any  
changes or modifications to the steering  
wheel could affect the functionality or  
performance of the system. Failure to  
follow this instruction could result in the  
loss of control of your vehicle, personal  
injury or death.  
WARNING: The system may not  
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.  
Keep the windshield free from  
obstruction.  
When the system is cancelled due to an  
external condition, for example, no lane  
markings are available and your hands are  
on the steering wheel, a tone sounds and  
a message appears in the information  
display.  
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The camera is mounted behind the interior  
mirror.  
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Note: You cannot see the radar, it is behind  
a fascia panel.  
A message displays if something obstructs  
the radar signals from the sensor. The  
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and  
does not function when something blocks  
the sensor.  
Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of  
dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front  
protectors, aftermarket lights, additional  
paint or plastic coatings could also degrade  
sensor performance.  
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The radar is behind the front grille below  
the license plate.  
Lane Centering Information Messages  
Message  
Action  
Lane centring assist not The system is not available. If it is still not available the next  
available  
time you switch the ignition on, the system has malfunc-  
tioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
Note: The system does not set the vehicle  
Adaptive Cruise Control With  
speed to speed limits shown with a  
supplementary traffic sign in the information  
display.  
Speed Sign Recognition(If Equipped)  
Note: You can override the set speed at any  
WARNING: You are responsible for  
controlling your vehicle at all times. The  
system is designed to be an aid and does  
not relieve you of your responsibility to  
drive with due care and attention. Failure  
to follow this instruction could result in  
the loss of control of your vehicle,  
personal injury or death.  
time.  
Note: The adaptive cruise control gap  
setting normally operates.  
Switching Between the Cruise  
Control Modes  
You can change between the cruise control  
modes using the information display.  
The system combines speed sign  
recognition with adaptive cruise control.  
The system allows you to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system. For  
example, if the speed sign recognition  
system detects a 80 km/h (50 mph)  
speed limit, the vehicle speed is set to  
80 km/h (50 mph).  
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Cruise Control  
To switch between the cruise control modes, press the menu button on the steering  
wheel to enter the information display main menu and select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Settings  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Driver assistance  
Cruise control  
Normal  
Select a setting and press the OK button.  
Adaptive  
Intelligent  
Note: The set speed adjusts when the  
Intelligent Mode  
system detects a different maximum speed  
limit.  
If the system does not detect a speed limit,  
the vehicle speed remains at the current  
set speed.  
Automatic Cancellation  
If the speed sign recognition system  
detects a speed limit below the minimum  
adaptive cruise control set speed, a tone  
sounds and the system returns to standby  
mode.  
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If you select this mode, a bracket appears  
around the set speed and the detected  
speed limit sign in the information display.  
The system is designed to set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system before your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Under certain conditions, the system may  
not adjust the vehicle speed until after your  
vehicle passes the speed limit sign.  
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance  
Settings  
You can set a permanent speed tolerance  
that is above or below the detected speed  
limit through the tolerance menu in the  
information display.  
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Cruise Control  
To adjust the speed tolerance setting, press the menu button on the steering  
wheel to enter the information display main menu and select the following:  
Menu Item  
Action  
Settings  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Press the OK button.  
Driver assistance  
Cruise control  
Intelligent  
Tolerance  
Select a setting and press the OK button.  
Normal Mode  
Adaptive Mode  
If you select this mode, normal cruise  
control operates. The gap setting does not  
display, the system does not automatically  
respond to lead vehicles and adaptive  
braking does not activate.  
If you select this mode, adaptive cruise  
control operates with manual set speed  
input. The system does not set the vehicle  
speed to the speed limit detected by the  
speed sign recognition system.  
Adaptive Cruise Control With Speed Sign Recognition Information  
Messages  
Message  
Action  
Adaptive cruise control  
Speed sign recognition  
not available  
Navigation system based speed limit information is not  
available. If the message continues to appear, have your  
vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
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