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DRIVER SUPPORT
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Automatic standby mode
Adaptive Cruise Control may go into standby
mode if:
the wheels lose traction
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the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high
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the temperature in the brake system
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becomes too high
the vehicle's speed goes below 30 km/h
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(20 mph).
The driver must then control the vehicle's
speed.
Related information
Cruise control (p. 275)
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Selecting and activating cruise control
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(p. 276)
Deactivating cruise control (p. 277)
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Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Adaptive Cruise Control*
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC
driver maintain a constant speed with a set
time interval to the vehicle ahead.
Adaptive Cruise Control can help provide a
more relaxed driving experience on long trips
on highways or long, straight roads with even
traffic flows.
The camera/radar sensor measures the distance to
the vehicle ahead.
The driver sets a speed and a time interval to
the vehicle ahead. If the camera/radar sensor
detects a slower-moving vehicle ahead, your
vehicle's speed will be automatically adapted
according to the set time interval to that vehi-
cle. When there are no longer slower-moving
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vehicles ahead, the vehicle will return to the
set speed.
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If the Curve Speed Assist (CSA)* function is
activated, it may also affect the vehicle's
speed.
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver
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support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.
The driver is advised to read all sec-
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tions in the Owner's Manual about this
function to learn of its limitations,
which the driver must be aware of
before using the function.
Driver support functions are not a sub-
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stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.
Adaptive Cruise Control regulates speed by
accelerating and braking. It is normal for the
* Option/accessory.
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