Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before using adaptive off-road cruise control. Failure to follow the guidance could result in vehicle damage, serious injury, or death.
Adaptive off-road cruise control is an aid to off-road driving. When activated, the system attempts to maintain a constant vehicle speed. The system automatically reduces the vehicle’s speed if more challenging conditions are met. The system automatically raises the vehicle’s speed back to the set speed once the challenges have been successfully negotiated.
Adaptive off-road cruise control provides two modes of operation:
Adaptive off-road cruise control full function mode offers a number of different comfort settings. The selected comfort setting determines the amount of acceleration and braking used when the vehicle is traveling off-road. See COMFORT SETTINGS.
Adaptive off-road cruise control also works in conjunction with the terrain response system. Different acceleration rates are applied based on the selected driving program. For example, the grass gravel snow driving program requires the system to apply gentle vehicle acceleration. The comfort driving program requires the system to apply a greater rate of vehicle acceleration. See TERRAIN RESPONSE OPERATION.
The instrument panel displays warning and information messages to make sure the full benefits of adaptive off-road cruise control are realized.
The adaptive off-road cruise control button is located on the center console. The button also controls the operation of the Hill Descent Control (HDC) system. See HILL DESCENT CONTROL (HDC).
The button operates as follows:
The instrument panel displays an information lamp and message to confirm that adaptive off-road cruise control has been enabled. See ALL TERRAIN PROGRESS CONTROL (ATPC) (GREEN).
Descent control mode is available when adaptive off-road cruise control is first enabled. Descent control mode attempts to maintain a constant vehicle speed when descending a slope.
To enter descent control mode:
Adaptive off-road cruise control takes control of the vehicle’s speed during the descent. The selected terrain response program determines the vehicle’s speed during the descent. The vehicle’s speed can be reduced by moving the SET switch on the right side steering wheel controls downward.
Adaptive off-road cruise suspends descent control mode operation if the accelerator pedal is pressed. Descent control mode resumes once the accelerator pedal is no longer being used.
Full function mode attempts to maintain a constant vehicle speed when traveling off-road. The system automatically reduces the vehicle’s speed if more challenging conditions are met. The system automatically raises the vehicle’s speed back to the set speed once the challenges have been successfully negotiated.
When first enabled, adaptive off-road cruise control enters descent control mode. See DESCENT CONTROL MODE.
To enter full function mode:
Once a speed setting is selected, the instrument panel prompts the driver to select a comfort level. See SPEED SETTINGS.
Once enabled, adaptive off-road cruise control sets a default speed. The default speed is dependent on the driving mode currently selected. See TERRAIN RESPONSE OVERVIEW.
The maximum speed at which the system operates is 19 mph (30 km/h).
To adjust the set speed:
Incremental increases or decreases in the set speed vary depending on the vehicle’s current set speed, as follows:
The minimum set speed is 1 mph (2 km/h).
Adaptive off-road cruise control offers a number of different comfort settings. The selected comfort setting determines the amount of acceleration and braking used when the vehicle is traveling off-road.
The instrument panel prompts the driver to select a comfort level once adaptive off-road cruise control is enabled.
Press button 1 to decrease the comfort level. Press button 2 to increase the comfort level.
The instrument panel displays the selected comfort level incrementally. Level 4 optimizes the system for maximum occupant comfort. Level 1 optimizes the system in order to maintain the vehicle’s progress.
If comfort level 0 is selected, adaptive off-road cruise control mimics All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) operation. See ALL TERRAIN PROGRESS CONTROL (ATPC) OVERVIEW.
Adaptive off-road cruise control information is displayed to the driver as follows:
Light, gentle use of the brake pedal lowers the vehicle’s set speed. When the brake pedal is released, adaptive off-road cruise control maintains the speed at which the vehicle was traveling when the pedal was released.
A hard press of the brake pedal, or bringing the vehicle to a standstill, cancels adaptive off-road cruise control operation.
The set speed can also be reduced by selecting the turn signals on the approach to a bend. Once the bend has been navigated successfully, the set speed is resumed by canceling the turn signals. See LIGHTING CONTROL.
Adaptive off-road cruise control does not operate if the following systems are enabled:
Adaptive off-road cruise control may also not operate if a system fault is present.
Adaptive off-road cruise control operation is disabled if the vehicle’s speed rises above 50 mph (80 km/h). In this event, the automatic off-road cruise control information lamp extinguishes.
Adaptive off-road cruise control operation is suspended if:
Adaptive off-road cruise control performance is affected if the vehicle’s brakes become overheated. Operation is suspended if brake temperatures continue to rise.
The instrument panel displays messages to inform the driver of any performance or system issues.
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