Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the
driving convenience provided by cruise control
while traveling on highways and major road-
ways. However, it is not a safety system and not
designed to prevent collisions.
ACC will allow you to keep cruise control en-
gaged in light to moderate traffic conditions
without the constant need to reset your cruise
control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a
forward facing camera designed to detect a
vehicle directly ahead of you.
NOTE:
•
If the sensor does not detect a vehicle
ahead of you, ACC will maintain a fixed
set speed.
•
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead,
ACC will apply limited braking or accel-
eration (not to exceed the original set
speed) automatically to maintain a preset
following distance, while matching the
speed of the vehicle ahead.
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, ve-
hicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead;
and, most importantly, brake operation to
ensure safe operation of the vehicle under
all road conditions. Your complete atten-
tion is always required while driving to
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Fail-
ure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision and death or serious personal
injury.
•
The ACC system:
•
Does not react to pedestrians, on-
coming vehicles, and stationary ob-
jects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a
traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
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WARNING! (Continued)
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Cannot take street, traffic, and
weather conditions into account, and
may be limited upon adverse sight
distance conditions.
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Does not always fully recognize com-
plex driving conditions, which can
result in wrong or missing distance
warnings.
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Can only apply a maximum of 40% of
the vehicle’s braking capability, and
will not bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop.
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