Jeep Grand Cherokee 2015, Operating Information Manual

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If the button is continually pressed, the set
speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed
will be established.
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally.
When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to
maintain the vehicle set speed.
NOTE:
The Electronic Speed Control system main-
tains 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
Electronic Speed Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous
where the system cannot maintain a con-
stant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast
for the conditions, and you could lose control
and have an accident. Do not use Electronic
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slip-
pery.
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.
Electronic
Speed Control function performs differently.
Please refer to the proper section within this
chapter.
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:
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If the sensor does not detect a vehicle
ahead of you, ACC will maintain a fixed
set speed.
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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.
The Cruise Control system has two control
modes:
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Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintain-
ing an appropriate distance between ve-
hicles.
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