downhill, the ACC system will cancel if the braking
temperature exceeds normal range (overheated).
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
The specified following distance for Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) can be set by varying the distance setting
between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two
bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance
setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets
the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting
displays in the instrument cluster display.
Distance Settings
1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)
To increase the distance setting, push the Distance
Increase button and release. Each time the button
is pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar
(longer).
To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance
Decrease button and release. Each time the button
is pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar
(shorter).
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain
the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in
the same lane, the instrument cluster display will show
the ACC Set With Target Detected Indicator Light, and
the system will adjust the vehicle speed automatically
to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set
speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:
●
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the
set speed.
●
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of
the sensor.
●
The distance setting is changed.
●
The system disengages
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;
however, the driver can always apply the brakes
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:
The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC
system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts
that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to
maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert
“BRAKE!” will flash in the instrument cluster display and
a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its
maximum braking capacity.
NOTE:
The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster display
is a warning for the driver to take action and does
not mean that the Forward Collision Warning system is
applying the brakes autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
engaged, and following a vehicle, the system will
provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC set
speed to assist with passing the vehicle. This additional
acceleration is triggered when the driver utilizes the left
turn signal and will only be active when passing on the
left hand side.
ACC Operation At Stop
In the event that the ACC system brings your vehicle
to a standstill while following the vehicle in front, if the
vehicle in front starts moving within two seconds of your
vehicle coming to a standstill, your vehicle will resume
motion without the need for any driver action.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within two
seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, the driver
will either have to push the RES (resume) button, or
apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the
existing set speed.
NOTE:
After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a standstill
for approximately three consecutive minutes, the
parking brake will be activated, and the ACC system will
be canceled.
While ACC is holding your vehicle at a standstill, if
the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the driver door is
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