Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways. 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 engaged 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:
The Cruise Control system has two control modes:
NOTE: Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode selected.
You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control modes function differently.
Always confirm which mode is selected.
WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience 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, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions.
Your complete attention is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
If the target vehicle does not start moving within 3 minutes the parking brake will be activated, and the ACC system will be cancelled.
You should switch off the ACC system: