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Setting the Following Distance in ACC

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Fig 1: ACC Menu Display In EVIC (DISTANCE SET: 3)
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The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between long, medium, and 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 EVIC.

You can change the distance setting by pushing the lever away from you and releasing ("DISTANCE"). Each time this is done, the distance setting toggles between long, medium, and short.

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 EVIC displays the "Sensed Vehicle Indicator" icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed.

The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:

  1. The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed.
  2. The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor.
  3. The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the system automatically disables itself.
  4. The distance setting is changed.
  5. The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation).

The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; however, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary.

Fig 2: ACC Menu Display In EVIC (ATTENTION)
GC0052559Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
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 ("ATTENTION") will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity. When this occurs, you should immediately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

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