Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc); Operation - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Note
During control, speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator pedal. Re-
leasing the accelerator pedal will cause the speed to drop again to the set
speed.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
Automatic stop-start
Operation Overview
Start control
Stop/resume control
Set/change the desired speed
Set the clearance level
Special driving conditions
Information messages
The automatic distance control (hereinafter referred to as ACC) maintains the
set speed or the distance to the vehicle ahead without the accelerator or
brake pedal being pressed.
The front of the vehicle and the distance to the vehicle ahead is monitored by
a radar sensor » page 135.
The state in which the ACC maintains the speed or the proximity is described
as control from here on.
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must
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be observed » page 135, in section Introduction.
The driver must always be ready to take over steering of the vehicle him-
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self (accelerate or brake).
The ACC does not react when approaching a stationary obstacle, such as
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traffic jams, vehicle breakdowns or vehicles waiting at a traffic light.
The ACC does not respond to crossing or oncoming objects.
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If the ACC does not decelerate fast enough, immediately apply the vehi-
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cle's foot brake.
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Driving
WARNING
For safety reasons, do not use the ACC under the following conditions.
When driving in turning lanes, motorway exits or construction sites, to
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avoid an unwanted acceleration to the stored speed.
When visibility is poor, (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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When road conditions are poor (e.g. ice, slippery road, gravel, dirt road).
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When driving around "sharp" bends.
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When riding on a steep gradient / high slope.
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When driving through places where metal objects (such as metal build-
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ings, railroad tracks, etc.) can be found.
When driving through very divided and enclosed spaces (such as large-ca-
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pacity garages, car ferries, tunnels and the like.).
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Note
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The ACC is designed primarily for use on motorways.
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The ACC reduces the speed by automatically releasing the accelerator or by
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means of a braking procedure as appropriate. If the brakes are used for an au-
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tomatic speed reduction at any moments, then the brake light illuminates.
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In case of failure of more than one brake light on the vehicle or on the con-
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nected trailer, the ACC becomes unavailable.
The control automatically cancels the engagement of the brake supportive
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assistance systems (e.g. ESC) or when the maximum permitted engine speed is
exceeded.

Operation

Fig. 169 Display in the instrument cluster: Examples of ACC displays
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