Adaptive Cruise Target Following Distance Adjustment; Adaptive Cruise Pause; Automatic Deactivation Of Adaptive Cruise - MG ZS Series Manual

STARTING & DRIVING
Note: If the vehicle ahead continually makes hard
acceleration or deceleration manoeuvres the adaptive
cruise control may not be able accurately maintain the
required distance between vehicles. It is important
that the driver always concentrates and pay attention
to the current vehicle position and situation in case
they need to make a braking or avoidance manoeuvre.
Adaptive Cruise Target Following Distance
Adjustment
When the adaptive cruise control system is activated,
rotate the switch on the end of the lever upward (8 ) or
downward (9) to adjust the following distance, you are
able to toggle between 3 distance settings, the current
following distance setting will be stored by the system
until it is changed, and displayed in the message centre in
the instrument pack.
Always select an appropriate following distance that is
relative to the current speed of your vehicle and the
vehicle you are following, the greater the speed, the
further the distance. ALWAYS consider current traffic,
road and weather conditions when making your selection.
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Adaptive Cruise Pause

When the adaptive cruise control system is activated, move
the lever switch to the 'Cancel' position (3), and the system
will exit to the Standby state.

Automatic Deactivation of Adaptive Cruise

In the following situations, the ACC may be automatically
deactivated, this transfers full control of the vehicle to the
driver.
• Move the lever switch to 'Off' position (7).
• Press the brake pedal whilst the vehicle is in motion.
• Move the shift knob away from the D position.
• The driver unfastens his/her seat belt.
• Press and hold the accelerator pedal beyond a preset
time period.
• Open any door, bonnet or tailgate.
• Pull the EPB switch up to apply the parking brake.
• Follow the vehicle ahead to a stop and the stop time
exceeds 3 mins.