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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) HOW DOES ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHAT IS INTELLIGENT CONTROL WORK ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Adaptive cruise control uses a radar sensor Intelligent adaptive cruise control to adjust your vehicle speed to maintain a combines speed sign recognition with set gap between you and the vehicle in adaptive cruise control to adjust the cruise front of you in the same lane.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL PRECAUTIONS - VEHICLES WARNING: Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended because WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE this can affect the normal operation of CONTROL/ADAPTIVE CRUISE the system. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control, which could CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO result in serious injury.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL LIMITATIONS - VEHICLES LIMITATIONS - VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH LANE CONTROL/ADAPTIVE CRUISE CENTERING CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO Sensor Limitations Adaptive cruise control limitations apply to lane centering unless stated otherwise or contradicted by a lane centering limitation.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front WARNING: The system may not protectors, aftermarket lights, additional operate properly if the sensor is blocked. paint or plastic coatings could also degrade Keep the windshield free from sensor performance.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Detection issues can occur: Optimal system performance requires a clear view of the road by the windshield-mounted camera. Optimal performance may not occur if: • The camera is blocked. • There is poor visibility or lighting conditions.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Automatic Cancellation or • The vehicle speed drops below Deactivation 20 km/h (12.4 mph). • You press the clutch pedal for an The system may cancel if: extended period. • The tires lose traction. Note: If the engine speed or vehicle speed •...
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) SETTING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED - VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO Drive to the speed you prefer. E255686 Press the toggle button upward A vehicle image illuminates if there is a or downward to set the current vehicle detected in front of you.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the information display. Manually Changing the Set Speed Press and release the toggle button upward to increase the set speed in small increments. Press and hold the toggle button upward E255686 to increase the set speed in large The selected gap appears in the...
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Note: When you are following a vehicle and Your vehicle speed returns to the you switch on a turn signal lamp, adaptive previously set speed and gap setting. The cruise control may provide a small, set speed displays continuously in the temporary acceleration to help you pass.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) OVERRIDING THE SET SPEED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL INDICATORS - VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE WARNING: If you override the CONTROL/ADAPTIVE CRUISE system by pressing the accelerator CONTROL WITH STOP AND GO pedal, it does not automatically apply the brakes to maintain a gap from any vehicle ahead.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) The warning does not occur if: SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE • If you override the set speed using the CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE accelerator pedal. CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: • If the vehicle speed exceeds the set SYNC 2.5 speed due to being on a downhill grade.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Press the button. 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 E262175 the steering wheel. If you do not react to The indicator appears in the information the warnings the system cancels and slows display.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) You can override the set speed at any time. SWITCHING INTELLIGENT You may need to override or cancel the MODE ON AND OFF - VEHICLES system in certain situations such as WITH: SYNC 3 inclement weather or if an incorrect speed is set.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Changing the Set Speed with Use the touchscreen to select the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control following: Select Settings. See Settings (page When intelligent mode is on, the system 436). adjusts the set speed to the speed limit detected by the camera and the speed 2.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Note: Depending on your vehicle options ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL and instrument cluster type, not all – TROUBLESHOOTING messages display or are available. Note: The system could abbreviate or Adaptive Cruise Control – shorten certain messages depending upon Information Messages - Vehicles which cluster type you have.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Adaptive Cruise Control – Note: Depending on your vehicle options Information Messages - Vehicles and instrument cluster type, not all With: Adaptive Cruise Control/ messages display or are available. Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop Note: The system could abbreviate or and Go shorten certain messages depending upon which cluster type you have.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped) Adaptive Cruise Control – Note: Depending on your vehicle options Information Messages - Vehicles and instrument cluster type, not all With: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise messages display or are available. Control Note: Certain messages may be abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
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Driving Aids Switching the System On and Off SPEED LIMITER (IF EQUIPPED) Press the button to set the Principle of Operation limiter in standby mode. The information display prompts you E280228 to set a speed. Press the button again with WARNING: When you are going the limiter in standby mode to switch the downhill, your vehicle speed may...
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Driving Aids If you intentionally exceed the set speed, Switching the System On and Off only the set speed indicator in the Press the button to set the information display flashes. limiter in standby mode. The information display prompts you E280228 Using the Intelligent Speed Limiter to set a speed.
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Driving Aids The speed limit automatically changes to DRIVER ALERT the speed the traffic sign recognition system detects. The limiter does not react to speed limits shown with a WARNING: You are responsible for supplementary sign. If there is no speed controlling your vehicle at all times.
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Driving Aids Note: Keep the windshield free from The warning system has two stages. First, obstructions. For example, bird droppings, the system issues a temporary warning insects and snow or ice. stating that you need to take a rest. This message only appears for a short time.
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Driving Aids The system may not correctly operate in any of the following conditions: WARNING: The system may not • The system does not detect at least function if the sensor is blocked. one lane marking or the edge of the road.
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Driving Aids Note: The system remembers the last Intensity Setting selected setting when you start your vehicle Provides steering wheel vibration when the and defaults on at the start of any trip. system detects an unintended lane departure. To adjust the steering wheel vibration intensity setting, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Menu Item Action...
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Driving Aids To change between the lane keeping system modes, use the information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following: Menu Item Action Driver assist. Press the menu button. Lane keeping system Press the OK button. Mode Press the OK button.
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Driving Aids Color Information Display Indicator System Status Gray. Unavailable. Green. Available. Amber. Temporary steering assistance. Red. Temporary steering assistance and steering wheel vibration. Lane Keeping System Messages Message Action Lane keeping system The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have malfunction Service your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Driving Aids E310089 System Display The lane keeping aid warning lamp or yellow lane marking in your instrument cluster indicate blind spot assist activation. In addition, the blind spot information system alert indicator flashes on the exterior mirror on the same side as the detection.
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Driving Aids Using the Blind Spot Information When the system detects a vehicle, an System alert indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle Vehicles with Automatic Transmission is coming from. If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, The system turns on when all of the the alert indicator flashes.
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Driving Aids Blind Spot Information System Information Messages Message Action BLIS and cross traffic Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle. alert deactivated Trailer attached BLIS not available Sensor Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are blocked See manual blocked.
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Driving Aids The system alerts you of vehicles CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT approaching from the sides behind your EQUIPPED) vehicle when you shift into reverse (R). Using Cross Traffic Alert WARNING: Do not use the cross The system detects vehicles that approach traffic alert system as a replacement for at a speed between 6 km/h (4 mph) and using the interior and exterior mirrors or...
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Driving Aids E142441 If the sensors are blocked, a message may Zone coverage also decreases when appear in the information display when parking at narrow angles. The sensor on you shift into reverse (R). the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and zone coverage on that side is severely Cross Traffic Alert System reduced.
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Driving Aids Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When • Information display. See General Trailer is Attached Information (page 106). • Touchscreen. See Settings (page 436). Note: The system may not correctly operate when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an Note: The system turns on every time you approved trailer tow module and tow bar, switch the ignition on.
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Driving Aids The sensor is behind the interior rear view TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION mirror. It continuously monitors road signs (IF EQUIPPED) to inform you of the current maximum speed limit and overtaking regulations. Principle of Operation The system detects recognizable traffic signs, for example: •...
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Driving Aids 3. After a predetermined distance they Your vehicle is equipped with an electric are greyed out. power-assisted steering system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. 4. After another predetermined distance they are deleted. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned If the system detects a supplementary off), you can steer the vehicle manually,...
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Driving Aids PRE-COLLISION ASSIST - running pedestrians, partly obscured VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE pedestrians, or pedestrians that the system cannot distinguish from a group. CRUISE CONTROL Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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Driving Aids Alert: When active, a flashing visual warning appears and an audible warning tone sounds. Brake support: The system is designed to help reduce the impact speed by preparing the brakes for rapid braking. Brake support does not apply the brakes. If you press the brake pedal, the system could apply additional braking up to maximum braking force, even if you lightly...
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Driving Aids Speed Sensitivity Graphics Distance Gap Time Gap 100 km/h Normal Grey >25 m (82 ft) >0.9sec (62 mph) 100 km/h 17 25 m Normal Yellow 0.6sec — 0.9sec (62 mph) (56 82 ft) 100 km/h Normal <17 m (56 ft) <0.6sec (62 mph) Note: Distance indication and alert...
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Driving Aids Blocked Sensors Camera. Radar sensor (if equipped). If a message regarding a blocked sensor or camera appears in the information display, the radar signals or camera images are obstructed. If your vehicle comes with a radar sensor, it is located behind the fascia cover in the center of the lower grille.
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Driving Aids Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped) Cause Action Clean the grille surface in front of the radar The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or remove the object causing the obstruc- or obstructed in some way. tion. The surface of the radar in the grille is clean Wait a short time.
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Driving Aids Using the Pre-Collision Assist System WARNING: The system does not detect vehicles that are driving in a The system is active at speeds above different direction, cyclists or animals. approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) and Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure pedestrian detection is active at speeds to follow this instruction could result in up to 80 km/h (50 mph).
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Driving Aids Active braking: Active braking may activate if the system determines that a collision is imminent. The system may help the driver reduce impact damage or avoid the crash completely. Note: Brake support and active braking are active at speeds up to 120 km/h (75 mph). If the vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor, included with adaptive cruise control, then brake support and active...
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Driving Aids Evasive Steering Assist The following settings can be adjusted: (If Equipped) • You can change alert and distance If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a alert sensitivity to one of three possible stationary vehicle or a vehicle traveling in settings.
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Driving Aids If a message regarding a blocked sensor With a blocked sensor or camera, the or camera appears in the information pre-collision assist system may not display, the radar signals or camera images function or performance may reduce. The are obstructed.
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Driving Aids Note: If something hits the front end of your vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle comes with a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone may change. This could cause missed or false detections. Contact an authorized dealer to have the radar checked for proper coverage and operation.
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Drive Mode Control WHAT IS DRIVE MODE SELECTING A DRIVE MODE CONTROL Note: Drive mode changes may not be available when the ignition is off. The system delivers a driving experience through a suite of sophisticated electronic Note: Button icon shown may vary from vehicle systems.
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