Using Adaptive Cruise Control
 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: The system may not detect stationary or slow moving vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h). WARNING: Do not use adaptive 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. WARNING: Do not use the system 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. WARNING: The system is not a 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. WARNING: Do not use the system in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain, spray or snow. 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. |
The system helps you to maintain a gap from the vehicle in front of you. The system adjusts your vehicle speed to maintain the set gap between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same lane. The system applies the brakes to slow your vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance from the vehicle in front.
The system uses a radar sensor which projects a beam directly in front of your vehicle.
The adaptive cruise controls are on the steering wheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On
The system is now in standby.
The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the information display.
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed
Drive to the required speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the information display.
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.
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. 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. |
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.
Note: The brakes may emit noise when applied by the system.
The system may provide slight temporary acceleration when you use your driver side direction indicator while following a vehicle to aid passing the vehicle.
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap from the vehicle ahead until:
- The vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
- The vehicle in front of you moves out of your lane or out of view.
- The vehicle speed falls below 12 mph (20 km/h).
- A new gap distance is set.
The system applies the brakes to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. The system applies only limited maximum braking. Press the brake pedal to override the system.
If the system determines that its maximum braking level is not sufficient, an audible warning sounds and a message appears in the information display when the system continues to brake. You must take immediate action.
Setting the Gap Distance
You can decrease or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front by pressing the gap control.
 Press and release to decrease the gap distance. |
 Press and release to increase the gap distance. |
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
| Graphic display, bars indicated between vehicles | Distance gap | Dynamic behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Closest. | Sport. |
| 2 | Close. | Normal. |
| 3 | Medium. | Normal. |
| 4 | Furthest. | Comfort. |
When you switch the ignition on, the system automatically 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 normally to intentionally exceed the set speed limit.
When you override the system, the vehicle graphic disappears from the information display.
Changing the Set Speed
| Press the toggle button upward to increase the set speed. |
 Press the toggle button downward to decrease the set speed. |
The set speed changes in small increments.
Note: Press and hold the toggle button upward or downward to change the set speed in larger increments.
The system may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle to the new set speed. The set speed displays continuously in the information display when the system is active.
Canceling the Set Speed
The last set speed displays with a strikethrough and the last gap setting appears but does not erase.
Note: If you press the clutch pedal for an extended period, this action also cancels the set speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Your vehicle speed returns to the previously set speed and gap setting.The set speed shows continuously in the information display while the system is active.
Note: Only use resume if you are aware of the set speed and intend to return to it.
Automatic Cancellation
The system is not functional at vehicle speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). An audible alarm sounds and the automatic braking releases if the vehicle drops below this speed.
Automatic cancellation can also occur 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
Note: An audible alarm sounds and the system shuts down if it applies brakes for an extended period of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The system functions normally again when the brakes have cooled.
You should select a lower gear when the system is active in situations such as prolonged downhill driving on steep grades, for example in mountainous areas. The system needs additional engine braking in these situations to reduce the load on the vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent it from overheating.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off
Note: You erase the set speed 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. |
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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Detection issues can occur: A With vehicles that edge into your lane that can only be detected once they have moved fully into your lane.B Motorcyclists may be detected late, or not at all.C With vehicles in front of you when going into and coming out of a bend. The detection beam does not follow sharp curves in the road. |
In these cases the system may brake late or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and intervene if 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 detections. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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.
Blocked Sensor
A message displays if something obstructs the radar signals from the sensor.The sensor is behind the grille. 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.
| Cause | Action |
|---|---|
| The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty or obstructed in some way. | Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar 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 signals. | Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead. |
| Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface of the road interfere with the radar signals. | Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead. |
| You are in a desert or remote area with no other vehicles and no roadside objects. | Wait a short period of time or switch to normal cruise control. |
It is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked. A false blocked condition self clears or clears after a key cycle.
Due to the nature of radar technology, you may get a blocked sensor warning when no obstruction blocks your sensor. This can happen, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition either self clears or clears after a key cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise Control
| 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.
 The gap setting does not display and the system does not respond to lead vehicles. Autom |
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