Dodge 2015 Charger, Operating Instructions Manual

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The Cruise Control system has two control
modes:
•
Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintain-
ing an appropriate distance between ve-
hicles.
•
Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed con-
trol mode for cruising at a constant preset
speed. For additional information, refer to
“Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”
in this section.
NOTE:
Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed con-
trol will not react to preceding vehicles.
Always be aware of the mode selected.
You can change the mode by using the Cruise
Control buttons. The two control modes function
differently. Always confirm which mode is se-
lected.
WARNING!
•
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve-
nience system. It is not a substitute for active
driving involvement. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to be attentive of road, traffic,
and weather conditions, vehicle speed, dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead; and, most impor-
tantly, brake operation to ensure safe opera-
tion 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 collision and death or serious
personal injury.
•
The ACC system:
•
Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming
vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a
stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a dis-
abled vehicle).
•
Cannot take street, traffic, and weather
conditions into account, and may be limited
upon adverse sight distance conditions.
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WARNING! (Continued)
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Does not always fully recognize com-
plex driving conditions, which can result
in wrong or missing distance warnings.
•
Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop
while following a target vehicle and hold
the vehicle for 2 seconds in the stop
position. If the target vehicle does not
start moving within two seconds the
ACC system will display a message that
the system will release the brakes and
that the brakes must be applied manu-
ally. An audible chime will sound when
the brakes are released.
You should switch off the ACC system:
•
When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy
snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex
driving situations (i.e., in highway con-
struction zones).
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