Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before using adaptive cruise control or any of its features. Failure to use adaptive cruise control or any of its features safely could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.
The driver should remain alert and intervene, if necessary, when adaptive cruise control is in operation.
The adaptive cruise control system may operate unexpectedly in certain conditions. For example:
When driving on a different line to the vehicle in front.
When a vehicle edges into the same lane as the vehicle being driven. The vehicle is only detected once it has moved fully into the same lane.
When entering or exiting a bend. Vehicles in front may not be detected.
When moving around a stationary vehicle. The detection beam may become uncertain as to which vehicle should be followed.
When the vehicle in front turns out of the same lane as the vehicle being driven. The detection beam may become uncertain as to which vehicle should be followed.
Adaptive cruise control allows the driver to set a cruising speed for the vehicle. The vehicle’s speed is automatically reduced if a slower moving vehicle is detected in the lane ahead. The system then maintains a constant gap to the vehicle ahead. If the system detects that the slower moving vehicle is no longer present, it automatically raises the vehicle’s speed back to the set speed. In some scenarios, adaptive cruise control also brings the vehicle to a standstill, if required.
Adaptive cruise control comprises a number of different sub-features in order to operate effectively, including:
Press the LIM button on the steering wheel to switch between the speed limiter and adaptive cruise control.
The instrument panel displays a message if a fault occurs in the adaptive cruise control system, or in any of its sub-features. If this occurs, adaptive cruise control does not operate. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer at the earliest opportunity.
Roll the rocker upwards and release to increase set speed.
Push the rocker switch inwards to select Resume.
Roll the rocker downwards and release to decrease set speed.
Move and release the speed control switch to the SET+ position (3) to set a desired cruising speed. The vehicle’s cruising speed is set at the speed it was traveling at when the switch was moved.
Fully release the accelerator when a cruising speed is set.
Press the cancel CANCEL button (2) to deactivate adaptive cruise control.
Push the speed control (RES) switch inwards and release (3) to reactivate adaptive cruise control.
When adaptive cruise control is operating, it monitors the area in front of the vehicle to identify any vehicles which are in its path. The vehicle’s cruising speed is controlled accordingly. See FOLLOW MODE.
Adaptive cruise control may also react to stationary vehicles, which it previously recognized as traveling in the same direction. See QUEUE ASSIST.
Clear front bumper/windshield Driver Assistance feature performance limited may be displayed if adaptive cruise control is in standby and an obstruction is detected over a period of time. If the message is displayed, clear any obstruction (e.g. ice/ mud in front of the manufacturer badge or the windshield). Seek retailer/authorized repairer assistance if the message persists. The instrument panel may also display Clear front bumper/windshield Driver Assistance feature performance limited temporarily if the radar sensor or camera’s vision is disrupted for a long period. For example, in poor weather conditions, when traveling through a tunnel, or in complex traffic situations.
Adaptive cruise control does not operate if:
Adaptive cruise control automatically deactivates, but does not clear its memory, when:
Adaptive cruise control automatically deactivates, and its memory is cleared, when:
Adaptive cruise control cancels when the brake pedal is pressed. Press the RES button (3) on the steering wheel to resume adaptive cruise control operation. See ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL.
Pressing the accelerator pedal inhibits adaptive cruise control braking. The instrument panel displays a message and the follow mode amber warning lamp extinguishes to confirm the system has been overridden. See FOLLOW MODE (GREEN).
Adaptive cruise control operation resumes when the accelerator pedal is released
When adaptive cruise control identifies a vehicle in the lane ahead, it automatically enters follow mode. Adaptive cruise control adjusts the vehicle’s speed by controlling acceleration and braking to maintain a set gap to the vehicle ahead.
The instrument panel displays a green indicator lamp to confirm that follow mode has detected a target while adaptive cruise control is enabled.
If the turn signals are used, follow mode may reduce the gap to the vehicle ahead in anticipation of a maneuver. If a maneuver is not carried out, follow mode restores the previous gap setting after a few seconds.
The follow mode gap to the vehicle ahead can be adjusted. See CHANGING THE FOLLOW MODE GAP.
Switching follow mode off allows the driver to take control of the vehicle’s speed. When follow mode is switched off, the adaptive cruise control system does not provide any vehicle braking. Vehicle braking must be applied by the driver.
To switch follow mode off, press and hold the gap reduce button (5). The follow mode OFF icon illuminates on the instrument panel to confirm the feature has been switched off.
To switch follow mode back on, press and release the gap increase button (9). If adaptive cruise control is active and tracking a vehicle, the follow mode off white warning lamp extinguishes on the instrument panel.
Follow mode has four different gap settings. Gap 3 is the default gap setting when the vehicle is switched on.
To decrease the follow mode gap, press the gap reduce button 5 on the steering wheel controls. To increase the follow mode gap, press the gap increase button 9 on the steering wheel controls.
The instrument panel displays a vehicle image with a number of bars when the follow mode gap is adjusted. The number of bars displayed in front of the vehicle image reflects the follow mode gap setting.
Follow mode maintains a constant gap to the vehicle ahead until:
Queue assist enhances the adaptive cruise control follow mode feature. See FOLLOW MODE.
Queue assist operates at lower speeds than follow mode, allowing the feature to be used in slow-moving lines of traffic.
When the targeted vehicle slows to a standstill, queue assist brings the vehicle to a standstill. When the targeted vehicle moves off, briefly press the accelerator pedal, if safe to do so. Queue assist now maintains a constant gap to the vehicle ahead.
In certain conditions, queue assist also applies the Electric Parking Brake (EPB). Adaptive cruise control deactivates when the EPB is applied.
In certain circumstances, adaptive cruise control is able to follow a targeted vehicle down to a standstill. See QUEUE ASSIST.
The stop and go feature automatically accelerates the vehicle away from a standstill, if the targeted vehicle pulls away within a few seconds. Press the accelerator pedal, or press the RES button, if the targeted vehicle is stationary for longer than a few seconds.
A short press of the accelerator pedal is also required if not all system requirements are met.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL TYPE APPROVAL NUMBERS
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard IC – RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
The adaptive cruise control Radio Frequency approval numbers for the USA and Canada are:
USA FCC ID: | L2C0038TR |
Canada IC: | 3432A-0038TR |
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