STARTING AND OPERATING -> Cruise Control for Your Ram Pickup 1500 Light Truck 2023

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The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during  
slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a  
slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator will  
supply maximum traction. When starting with only one  
rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight  
momentary application of the parking brake may be  
necessary to gain maximum traction.  
If the steering icon is displayed and the “POWER  
STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is displayed on  
the instrument cluster screen, this indicates an over  
temperature condition in the power steering system. Once  
driving conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle  
idle for a few moments until theicon and message turn off  
Ú page 98.  
NOTE:  
This system may take some time to return to full function-  
ality after a battery disconnect.  
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED  
The Stop/Start function, included with eTorque equipped  
vehicles, is developed to save fuel and reduce emissions.  
The system will stop the engine automatically as the  
vehicle decelerates at low speeds if the required  
If the steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE POWER  
STEERING – ASSIST OFF” message is displayed on the  
instrument cluster screen, this indicates thevehicleneeds  
to be taken to an authorized dealer for service Ú page 98.  
WARNING!  
When servicing vehicles equipped with a limited-slip or  
locking differential, never run the engine with one rear  
wheel off the ground as the vehicle may drive through  
the rear wheel remaining on the ground and result in  
unintended movement.  
conditions are met. Releasing the brake pedal or shifting  
out of DRIVE will automatically restart the engine.  
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NOTE:  
Vehicles equipped with eTorque contain a heavy-duty  
motor generator and an additional hybrid electric battery  
to store energy from vehicle deceleration used to expand  
engine off energy storage and for engine startup after a  
stop, as well as providing engine torque assist when  
conditions are met to enable this.  
Even if the power steering assistance is no longer oper-  
ational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under  
these conditions there will be a substantial increase in  
steering effort, especially at low speeds and during  
parking maneuvers.  
Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations when  
both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. This could  
cause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the vehicle to  
slide sideways on the crowned surface of a road or in a  
turn.  
If the condition persists, see an authorized dealer for  
service.  
AUTOSTOP MODE  
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal  
customer engine start. It will remain in STOP/START NOT  
READY until you drive forward with a vehicle speed greater  
than 2 mph (3 km/h). At that time, the system will go into  
STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are met,  
the system may go into STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE  
Autostop mode.  
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINES  
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED  
POWER STEERING  
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING  
The electric power steering system will provide increased  
vehicle response and ease of maneuverability. The power  
steering system adapts to different driving conditions.  
This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off  
four of the engine's eight cylinders during light load and  
cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver  
inputs or additional driving skills required.  
If the steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle  
needs to be taken to an authorized dealer for service. It is  
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.  
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To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur:  
HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower speed  
Engine has not reached normal operating temperature  
Engine or exhaust temperature is too high  
The battery is charging  
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start  
Automatically While In Autostop Mode  
1. The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A  
STOP/START READY message is displayed in the  
instrument cluster within the Stop/Start section  
Ú page 98.  
The engine will start automatically when:  
The transmission selector is moved from DRIVE to  
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, or PARK  
The transmission is not in DRIVE  
Hood is open  
2. The vehicle must be decelerating and likely coming to  
a complete stop.  
To maintain cabin temperature near the HVAC settings  
HVAC is set to full defrost mode  
3. The transmission gear selector must be in DRIVE and  
the brake pedal pressed.  
Transfer case is in 4WD LOW  
12 Volt demand requires engine restart  
Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed  
TOW/HAUL mode is selected  
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to the  
zero position and the Stop/Start telltale will illuminate  
indicating you are in an Autostop. While in an Autostop,  
the Climate Controls system may automatically adjust  
airflow to maintain cabin comfort. Customer settings will  
be maintained upon return to an engine running condition.  
Accelerator pedal input  
Transfer case is in 4WD LOW  
Excessive 12 Volt loads  
The emissions system override is present  
A Stop/Start system error is present  
Brake application is adequate to obtain and maintain  
a stop  
Conditions That Force An Automatic Shift To Park While In  
Autostop Mode  
It may be possible to operate the vehicle several  
consecutive times in extreme conditions and not meet all  
criteria to enable an Autostop state.  
POSSIBLE REASONS THE ENGINE DOES  
NOT AUTOSTOP  
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many  
safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.  
In following situations, the engine will not Autostop:  
The engine will not start automatically and the  
transmission will be placed in PARK if:  
TO START THE ENGINE WHILE IN  
AUTOSTOP MODE  
While in DRIVE, the engine will start when the brake pedal  
is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed and the  
transmission will automatically reengage upon engine  
restart.  
The driver door is open and brake pedal released  
The driver door is open and the driver seat belt is  
unbuckled  
Driver’s seat belt is not buckled  
Driver’s door is not closed  
The engine hood has been opened  
A Stop/Start system error is present  
The vehicle is on a steep grade  
The engine may then be restarted by moving the  
transmission shift selector out of PARK (e.g., to DRIVE) or,  
in some cases, only by a key start. The instrument cluster  
will display a “SHIFT OUT OF PARK” message, or a  
“STOP/START KEY START REQUIRED” message, to  
indicate which action is required Ú page 98.  
Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an accept-  
able cabin temperature has not been achieved  
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TO MANUALLY TURN OFF THE  
STOP/START SYSTEM  
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION  
CRUISE CONTROL  
When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over accelerator  
operations at speeds greater than 20 mph (32 km/h).  
If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system, the  
system will not shut down the engine. A “SERVICE STOP/  
START SYSTEM” message will appear in the instrument  
cluster display Ú page 107.  
The Cruise Control buttons are located on the right side of  
the steering wheel.  
The system will need to be checked by an authorized  
dealer.  
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED  
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cruise Control  
system, or the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system:  
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Cruise Control will keep your vehicle at a constant  
preset speed.  
Stop/Start OFF Switch  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will adjust the vehicle  
speed up to the preset speed to maintain a distance  
with the vehicle ahead.  
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the  
switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.  
The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in the  
instrument cluster display and the Autostop mode will be  
disabled Ú page 98.  
Cruise Control Buttons  
NOTE:  
1 — SET (+)/Accel  
2 — CANC/Cancel  
3 — SET (-)/Decel  
4 — On/Off  
In vehicles equipped with ACC, if ACC is not enabled,  
Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not detect vehicles  
directly ahead of you. Always be aware of the feature  
selected.  
NOTE:  
The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to the ON  
position every time the ignition is turned OFF and back ON.  
5 — RES/Resume  
Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at a time.  
For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise Control is enabled,  
Adaptive Cruise Control will be unavailable, and vice  
versa.  
TO MANUALLY TURN ON THE  
STOP/START SYSTEM  
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch  
bank). The light on the switch will turn off.  
 
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WARNING!  
NOTE:  
To Accelerate For Passing  
While the Cruise Control is set, press the accelerator to  
pass as you would normally. When the pedal is released,  
the vehicle will return to the set speed.  
The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on  
level ground before pushing the SET (+) or SET (-) button.  
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the system  
cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could  
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control  
and have an accident. Do not use Cruise Control in  
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,  
snow-covered or slippery.  
To Vary The Speed Setting  
To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed  
USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HILLS  
After setting a speed, you can increase the set speed by  
pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease speed by pushing  
the SET (-) button.  
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the  
vehicle set speed.  
The Cruise Control system maintains speed up and down  
hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal.  
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it  
may be preferable to drive without Cruise Control.  
U.S. Speed (mph)  
To Activate  
Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will result in  
a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each subsequent tap of  
the button results in an adjustment of 1 mph.  
Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise Control.  
The Cruise Control Indicator Lightin the instrumentcluster  
display will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the  
on/off button a second time. The Cruise Control Indicator  
Light will turn off. The system should be turned off when  
not in use.  
WARNING!  
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will  
continue toadjust in 5 mph increments until thebutton  
is released. The new set speed is reflected in the instru-  
ment cluster display.  
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the system  
cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could  
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control  
and have an accident. Do not use Cruise Control in  
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,  
snow-covered or slippery.  
WARNING!  
Metric Speed (km/h)  
Leaving the Cruise Control system on when not in use is  
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or  
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose  
control and have an accident. Always ensure the system  
is off when you are not using it.  
Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will result in  
a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each subsequent tap of  
the button results in an adjustment of 1 km/h.  
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will  
continue to adjust in 10 km/h increments until the  
button is released. The new set speed is reflected in  
the instrument cluster display.  
To Resume Speed  
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button  
and release. Resume can be used at any speed above  
20 mph (32 km/h).  
To Set A Desired Speed  
Turn the Cruise Control on.  
NOTE:  
When you override and push the SET (+) or SET (-) button,  
the new set speed will be the current speed of the vehicle.  
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, push  
the SET (+) or SET (-) button and release. Release the  
accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected  
speed.  
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WARNING!  
NOTE:  
To Deactivate  
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will  
apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed the  
original set speed) automatically to maintain a preset  
following distance, while matching the speed of the  
vehicle ahead.  
A tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC (cancel)  
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle  
will deactivate the Cruise Control system without erasing  
the set speed from memory.  
Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi-  
tions into account, and may be limited upon  
adverse sight distance conditions.  
Does not always fully recognize complex driving  
conditions, which can result in wrong or missing  
distance warnings.  
The following conditions will also deactivate the Cruise  
Control system without erasing the set speed from  
memory:  
Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to  
the vehicle will affect the performance of the Adaptive  
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning system.  
Vehicle parking brake is applied  
Stability event occurs  
Will bring your vehicle to a complete stop while  
following a vehicle ahead and hold your vehicle  
for approximately three minutes in the stop posi-  
tion. If the vehicle ahead does not start moving  
within three minutes the parking brake will be  
activated, and the ACC system will be canceled.  
Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled) will not  
detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always be aware  
of the feature selected Ú page 402.  
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Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE  
Engine overspeed occurs  
WARNING!  
Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in the OFF  
position, erases the set speed from memory.  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience  
system. It is not a substitute for active driver involve-  
ment. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be  
attentive of road, traffic, and weather conditions,  
vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead and,  
most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe  
operation of the vehicle under all road conditions.  
Your complete attention is always required while  
driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.  
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a colli-  
sion and death or serious personal injury.  
You should not utilize the ACC system:  
When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet,  
heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in  
highway construction zones).  
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving  
convenience provided by Cruise Control while traveling on  
highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety  
system and not designed to prevent collisions. The Cruise  
Control function performs differently Ú page 143.  
When entering a turn lane or highway off-ramp; when  
driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered,  
slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.  
When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.  
ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control engaged in light  
to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need  
to reset your speed. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a  
forward facing camera designed to detect a vehicle  
directly ahead of you to maintain a set speed.  
When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a  
constant speed.  
The ACC system:  
Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehi-  
cles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped  
vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).  
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Adaptive Cruise Control Off  
When the system is off, the instrument cluster display will  
read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation  
The buttons on the right side of the steering wheel operate  
the Adaptive Cruise Control system.  
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive  
Cruise Control Off.”  
NOTE:  
You cannot engage ACC under the following conditions:  
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready  
When in 4WD Low  
When ACC is activated, but the vehicle speed setting has  
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise  
Control Ready.”  
When the brakes are applied  
When the parking brake is applied  
Adaptive Cruise Control Set  
When the automatic transmission is in PARK, REVERSE  
When the SET (+) or the SET (-) button is pushed, the  
display will read “ACC SET.”  
or NEUTRAL  
When the vehicle speed is below the minimum speed  
When ACC is set, the set speed will show in the instrument  
cluster display.  
range  
When the brakes are overheated  
The ACC screen may display once again if any of the  
following ACC activity occurs:  
When the driver’s door is open at low speeds  
When the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds  
Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons  
System Cancel  
1 — Distance Setting Increase  
When there is a stationary vehicle in front of your  
vehicle in close proximity  
Driver Override  
2 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off  
3 — Distance Setting Decrease  
System Off  
When Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Full Off mode is  
ACC Proximity Warning  
ACC Unavailable Warning  
active  
To Activate/Deactivate  
Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off  
button. The ACC menu in the instrument cluster displays  
“ACC Ready.”  
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu  
The instrument cluster display will show the current ACC  
system settings. The information it displays depends on  
ACC system status.  
The instrument cluster display will return to the last  
display selected after five seconds of no ACC display  
activity.  
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
The minimum set speed for the ACC system is 20 mph  
(32 km/h).  
To turn the system off, push and release the Adaptive  
Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again. At this time, the  
system will turn off and the instrument cluster display will  
show “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”  
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button until  
one of the following appears in the instrument cluster  
display:  
When the system is turned on and in the ready state, the  
instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”  
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If ACC is set when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph  
(32 km/h), the set speed will default to 20 mph  
(32 km/h).  
The vehicle parking brake is applied  
WARNING!  
The Trailer Sway Control (TSC) activates  
The driver switches ESC to Full Off mode  
Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system on  
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally  
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.  
You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave  
the system off when you are not using it.  
NOTE:  
The braking temperature exceeds normal range  
(overheated)  
Fixed Speed Cruise Control cannot be set below 20 mph  
(32 km/h).  
The following conditions will only cancel the ACC system:  
Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds  
Driver door is opened at low speeds  
If either system is set when the vehicle speed is above  
20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed shall be the current  
speed of the vehicle.  
To Set A Desired ACC Speed  
When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the  
SET (+) button or the SET (-) button and release. The  
instrument cluster display will show the set speed.  
NOTE:  
To Turn Off  
The system will turn off and clear the set speed in  
memory if:  
Keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal can cause  
the vehicle to continue to accelerate beyond the set  
speed. If this occurs, the message “ACC DRIVER  
OVERRIDE” will display in the instrument cluster  
display.  
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NOTE:  
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button is  
pushed  
Fixed Speed Cruise Control can be used without ACC  
enabled. To change between the different modes, push  
the ACC on/off button which turns the ACC and the Fixed  
Speed Cruise Control off. Pushing the Fixed Speed Cruise  
Control on/off button will result in turning on (changing to)  
Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode.  
The Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off button is pushed  
The ignition is placed in the OFF position  
4WD Low is engaged  
If you continue to accelerate beyond the set speed  
while ACC is enabled, the system will not control the  
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.  
The vehicle speed will only be determined by the posi-  
tion of the accelerator pedal.  
To Resume  
WARNING!  
If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES (resume)  
button and then remove your foot from the accelerator  
pedal. The instrument cluster display will show the last set  
speed.  
To Cancel  
In Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode, the system will not  
react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the proximity  
warning does not activate and no alarm will sound even  
if you are too close to the vehicle ahead since neither  
the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the  
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected. Be sure to  
maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the  
vehicle ahead. Always be aware which mode is  
selected.  
The following conditions cancel the ACC or Fixed Speed  
Cruise Control systems:  
The brake pedal is applied  
Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph  
(32 km/h) when only Fixed Speed Cruise Control is being  
used.  
The CANC (cancel) button is pushed  
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) activates  
The trailer brake is applied manually (if equipped)  
The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position  
The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control  
System (ESC/TCS) activates  
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Resume can be used at any speed above 0 mph (0 km/h)  
when ACC is active.  
U.S. Speed (mph)  
The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full stop  
when following the vehicle in front. If your vehicle  
follows the vehicle in front to a standstill, after two  
seconds the driver will either have to push the RES  
(resume) button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reen-  
gage the ACC to the existing set speed.  
Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will result in  
a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each subsequent tap of  
the button results in an adjustment of 1 mph.  
NOTE:  
If your vehicle is at a standstill for longer than two  
seconds, then the driver will either have to push the  
RES (resume) button, or apply the accelerator pedal to  
reengage the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to the  
existing set speed.  
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will  
continue toadjust in 5 mph increments until thebutton  
is released. The new set speed is reflected in the instru-  
ment cluster display.  
The ACC system maintains set speed when driving  
uphill and downhill. However, a slight speed change on  
moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may  
occur whileclimbing uphill or descending downhill. This  
is normal operation and necessary to maintain set  
speed. When driving uphill and downhill, the ACC  
system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds  
normal range (overheated).  
Metric Speed (km/h)  
ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary vehicle  
in front of your vehicle in close proximity.  
Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will result in  
a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each subsequent tap of  
the button results in an adjustment of 1 km/h.  
WARNING!  
The Resume function should only be used if traffic and  
road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is  
too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road  
conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or  
decelerate too sharply for safe operation. Failure to  
follow these warnings can result in a collision and death  
or serious personal injury.  
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will  
continue to adjust in 10 km/h increments until the  
button is released. The new set speed is reflected in  
the instrument cluster display.  
Setting The Following Distance In ACC  
The specified following distance for Adaptive Cruise  
Control (ACC) can be set by varying the distance setting  
between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars  
(medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting  
and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the  
distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting  
displays in the instrument cluster display.  
NOTE:  
When you override and push the SET (+) button or SET (-)  
buttons, the new set speed will be the current speed of the  
vehicle.  
To Vary The Speed Setting  
When ACC Is Active  
To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed  
When you use the SET (-) button to decelerate, if the  
engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle suffi-  
ciently to reach the set speed, the brake system will  
automatically slow the vehicle.  
After setting a speed, you can increase the set speed by  
pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease speed by pushing  
the SET (-) button.  
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The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:  
ACC Operation At Stop  
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the  
set speed.  
In the event that the ACC system brings your vehicle to a  
standstill while following the vehicle in front, if the vehicle  
in front starts moving within two seconds of your vehicle  
coming to a standstill, your vehicle will resume motion  
without the need for any driver action.  
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the  
sensor.  
The distance setting is changed.  
The system disengages.  
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within two  
seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the driver  
will either have to push the RES (resume) button, or apply  
the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the existing  
set speed.  
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; however,  
the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if  
necessary.  
Distance Settings  
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NOTE:  
NOTE:  
1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)  
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)  
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)  
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)  
The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system  
applies the brakes.  
After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a standstill for  
approximately three consecutive minutes, the parking  
brake will be activated, and the ACC system will be  
canceled.  
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that  
its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the  
set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE!” will  
flash in the instrument cluster display and a chime will  
sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking  
capacity.  
While ACC is holding your vehicle at a standstill, if the  
driver seat belt is unbuckled or the driver door is opened,  
the parking brake will be activated, and the ACC system  
will be canceled.  
To increase the distance setting, push the Distance  
Increase button and release. Each time the button is  
pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).  
NOTE:  
To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance  
Decrease button and release. Each time the button is  
pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar  
(shorter).  
WARNING!  
The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster display is a  
warning for the driver to take action and does not mean  
that the Forward Collision Warning system is applying the  
brakes autonomously.  
When the ACC system is resumed, the driver must  
ensure that there are no pedestrians, vehicles or  
objects in the path of the vehicle. Failure to follow these  
warnings can result in a collision and death or serious  
personal injury.  
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the  
set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the  
same lane, the instrument cluster displays the ACC Set  
With Target Detected Indicator Light, and the system  
adjusts vehicle speed automatically to maintain the  
distance setting, regardless of the set speed.  
Overtake Aid  
When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged,  
and following a vehicle, the system will provide an  
additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist  
in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is  
triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal and  
will only be active when passing on the left hand side.