Chrysler Pacifica (2022 year). Manual in english

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If exceptional circumstances should make it

necessary to engage the parking brake while the

vehicle is in motion, push on the EPB switch for as

long as engagement is desired. The BRAKE

warning lamp will illuminate, and a continuous

chime will sound. The rear stop lamps will also be

illuminated automatically while the vehicle

remains in motion.
To disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is

in motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is

brought to a complete stop using the parking

brake, when the vehicle reaches approximately

3 mph (4.8 km/h), the parking brake will remain

engaged.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB

system, a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate. This

may be accompanied by the BRAKE warning lamp

flashing. In this case, urgent service of the EPB

system is required. Do not rely on the parking

brake to hold the vehicle stationary.

Auto Park Brake

The Electric Park Brake (EPB) can be programmed

to be applied automatically whenever the vehicle is

at a standstill and the automatic transmission is

placed in PARK. Auto Park Brake is enabled and

disabled by customer selection through the

customer programmable features

page 188.

SafeHold

SafeHold is a safety feature of the Electric Park

Brake (EPB) system that will engage the parking

brake automatically if the vehicle is left unsecured.

If the automatic transmission is not in PARK, the

seat belt is unbuckled, the driver door is open, the

vehicle is at a standstill, and there is no attempt to

press the brake pedal or accelerator pedal, the

parking brake will automatically engage to prevent

the vehicle from rolling.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing

the EPB while the driver door is open and brake

pedal is pressed. Once manually bypassed,

SafeHold will be enabled again once the vehicle

reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition is cycled

to the OFF position and back to ON again.

Brake Service Mode

We recommend having your brakes serviced by an

authorized dealer. You should only make repairs

for which you have the knowledge and the right

equipment. You should only enter Brake Service

Mode during brake service.
When servicing your rear brakes, it may be

necessary for you or your technician to push the

rear piston into the rear caliper bore. With the

Electric Park Brake (EPB) system, this can only be

done after retracting the EPB actuator.

Fortunately, actuator retraction can be done easily

by entering Brake Service in your vehicle

page 188. This menu-based system will guide

you through the steps necessary to retract the EPB

actuator in order to perform rear brake service.
Brake Service has requirements that must be met

in order to be activated:



The vehicle must be at a standstill.



The parking brake must be unapplied.



The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.

While in Brake Service, the EPB fault lamp will

flash continuously while the ignition switch is ON.
When brake service work is complete, the following

steps must be followed to reset the parking brake

system to normal operation:



Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill.



Press the brake pedal with moderate force.



Apply the EPB.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only that service work for

which you have the knowledge and the right

equipment. If you have any doubt about your

ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle

to a competent mechanic.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!



Never use the PARK position as a substitute

for the parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to

guard against vehicle movement and possible

injury or damage.



Your vehicle could move and injure you and

others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to

move the transmission gear selector out of

PARK with the brake pedal released. Make

sure the transmission is in PARK before

exiting the vehicle.



The transmission may not engage PARK if the

vehicle is moving. Always bring the vehicle to a

complete stop before shifting to PARK, and

verify that the transmission gear position

indicator solidly indicates PARK (P) without

blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is completely

stopped, and the PARK position is properly

indicated, before exiting the vehicle.



It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than

idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing

the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate

quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose

control of the vehicle and hit someone or

something. Only shift into gear when the

engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly

pressing the brake pedal.



Unintended movement of a vehicle could

injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all

vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while

the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle,

always come to a complete stop, then apply

the parking brake, shift the transmission into

PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the

ignition is in the OFF position, the transmis

sion is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle

against unwanted movement.



When exiting the vehicle, always make sure

the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the

key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.

WARNING!



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil

dren to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis

sion gear selector.



Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle

(or in a location accessible to children), and do

not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN

position. A child could operate power

windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the

following precautions are not observed:



Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after

the vehicle has come to a complete stop.



Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,

NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above

idle speed.



Before shifting into any gear, make sure your

foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

WARNING!

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GNITION

ARK

NTERLOCK

This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park

Interlock which requires the transmission to be in

PARK before the ignition can be turned to the

OFF position. This helps the driver avoid

inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing

the transmission in PARK. This system also locks

the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is

in the OFF position.
NOTE:

The transmission is NOT locked in PARK when the

ignition is in the ACC position (even though the

engine will be off). Ensure that the transmission is

in PARK, and the ignition is OFF (not in ACC

position) before exiting the vehicle.

RAKE

RANSMISSION

HIFT

NTERLOCK

(BTSI) S

YSTEM

This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI that holds the

transmission gear selector in PARK unless the

brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of

PARK, the engine must be running and the brake

pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal must also

be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or

REVERSE when the vehicle is stopped or moving at

low speeds.

9-S

PEED

UTOMATIC

RANSMISSION

The transmission is controlled using a rotary

electronic gear selector located on the center

console. The transmission gear selector has PARK,

REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and LOW shift

positions. Using the LOW position manually

downshifts the transmission to a lower gear based

on vehicle speed. The transmission gear range

(PRNDL) is displayed both above the gear selector

and in the instrument cluster. To select a gear

range, simply rotate the gear selector. Push down

on the gear selector and then rotate it, to access

the L position. You must also press the brake pedal

to shift the transmission out of PARK (or NEUTRAL,

when stopped or moving at low speeds). To shift

past multiple gear ranges at once (such as PARK to

DRIVE), simply rotate the gear selector to the

appropriate detent. Select the DRIVE range for

normal driving.
NOTE:

In the event of a mismatch between the gear

selector position and the actual transmission gear

(for example, driver selects PARK while driving),

the position indicator will blink continuously until

the selector is returned to the proper position, or

the requested shift can be completed.
The electronically controlled transmission adapts

its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along

with environmental and road conditions. The

transmission electronics are self-calibrating;

therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may

be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition,

and precision shifts will develop within a few

hundred miles (kilometers).
The 9-speed transmission has been developed to

meet the needs of current and future FWD/AWD

vehicles. Software and calibration is refined to

optimize the customer’s driving experience and

fuel economy. By design, some vehicle and

driveline combinations utilize NINTH gear only in

very specific driving situations and conditions.
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when

the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is

stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake

pedal when shifting between these gears.

Transmission Gear Selector

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EAR

ANGES

Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting

from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE:

After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to

allow the selected gear to engage before acceler

ating. This is especially important when the engine

is cold.

PARK (P)

This range supplements the parking brake by

locking the transmission. The engine can be

started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK

while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking

brake when exiting the vehicle in this range.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake

before shifting the transmission to PARK. As an

added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the

curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb

on an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:



Apply the parking brake.



Shift the transmission into PARK.



Turn the ignition off.



Remove the key fob from the vehicle.

The following indicators should be used to ensure

that you have properly engaged the transmission

into the PARK position:



Look at the transmission gear position display

and verify that it indicates the PARK position (P),

and is not blinking.



With the brake pedal released, verify that the

gear selector will not move out of PARK.

REVERSE (R)

This range is for moving the vehicle backward.

Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come

to a complete stop.

NEUTRAL (N)

Use this range when the vehicle is standing for

prolonged periods with the engine running. The

engine may be started in this range. Apply the

parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK

if you must exit the vehicle.

CAUTION!



Before moving the transmission gear selector

out of PARK, you must start the engine, and

also press the brake pedal. Otherwise,

damage to the gear selector could result.



DO NOT race the engine when shifting from

PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as

this can damage the drivetrain.

WARNING!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the

ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe

practices that limit your response to changing

traffic or road conditions. You might lose control

of the vehicle and have a collision.

CAUTION!

Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any

other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL

can cause severe transmission damage.
For Recreational Towing

page 184.

For Towing A Disabled Vehicle

page 306.

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DRIVE (D)

This range should be used for most city and

highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts

and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The

transmission automatically upshifts through all

forward gears. The DRIVE position provides

optimum driving characteristics under all normal

operating conditions.
If the transmission temperature exceeds normal

operating limits, the transmission controller may

modify the transmission shift schedule, reduce

engine torque, and/or expand the range of torque

converter clutch engagement. This is done to

prevent transmission damage due to overheating.
If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the

Transmission Temperature Warning Light will

illuminate, a warning message will appear in the

instrument cluster, and the transmission may operate

differently until the transmission cools down.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation

may be modified depending on engine and

transmission temperature as well as vehicle

speed. This feature improves warm-up time of the

engine and transmission to achieve maximum

efficiency. Engagement of the torque converter

clutch, and shifts into EIGHTH or NINTH gear, are

inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm

page 142. Normal operation will resume once

the transmission temperature has risen to a

suitable level.

LOW (L)

Use this range for engine braking when

descending very steep grades. In this range, the

transmission will downshift for increased engine

braking. To access the LOW position, push down

on the gear selector and rotate it fully clockwise.

Transmission Limp Home Mode

Transmission function is monitored electronically

for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected

that could result in transmission damage,

Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this

mode, the transmission may operate only in a fixed

gear, or may remain in NEUTRAL. The Malfunction

Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp

Home Mode may allow the vehicle to be driven to

an authorized dealer for service without damaging

the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the

transmission can be reset to regain all forward

gears by performing the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible.

If not, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.

3. Push and hold the ignition switch until the

engine turns off.

4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.

6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the

problem is no longer detected, the

transmission will return to normal operation.

NOTE:

Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend

that you visit an authorized dealer at your earliest

possible convenience. An authorized dealer has diag

nostic equipment to assess the condition of your

transmission. If the transmission cannot be reset,

authorized dealer service is required.

Torque Converter Clutch

A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been

included in the automatic transmission on your

vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages

automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in

a slightly different feeling or response during normal

operation in the upper gears. When the vehicle speed

drops or during some accelerations, the clutch

automatically disengages.
NOTE:

The torque converter clutch will not engage until

the engine and/or transmission is warm (usually

after 1 to 3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because

the engine speed is higher when the torque

converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if

the transmission is not shifting properly when the

vehicle is cold. This is normal. The torque converter

clutch will function normally once the powertrain is

sufficiently warm.

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ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED

This feature provides on-demand All-Wheel Drive

(AWD). The system is automatic with no driver

inputs or additional driving skills required. Under

normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide

most of the traction. If the front wheels begin to

lose traction, power is shifted automatically to the

rear wheels. The greater the front wheel traction

loss, the greater the power transfer to the rear

wheels.
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle

input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque

will be sent to the rear in a preemptive effort to

improve vehicle launch and performance

characteristics.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION

Your vehicle is equipped with an Active Noise

Cancellation system. This system is designed to

address exhaust and engine noise. The system

relies on four microphones embedded in the

headliner, which monitor exhaust and engine

noise, and assists an onboard frequency

generator, which creates counteracting sound

waves in the audio system’s speakers. This helps

keep the vehicle quiet at idle and during drive.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will provide

increased vehicle response and ease of

maneuverability. The power steering system

adapts to different driving conditions.

If the Steering icon is displayed and the “POWER

STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is

displayed on the instrument cluster screen, this

indicates an over temperature condition in the

power steering system. Once driving conditions are

safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle for a few

moments until the icon and message turn off

page 121.

If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING" or

"POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF -

SERVICE SYSTEM” message and a

steering wheel icon are displayed on the

instrument cluster screen, it indicates that the

vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized dealer

for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power

steering assistance

page 121.

NOTE:



Even if the power steering assistance is no

longer operational, it is still possible to steer

the vehicle. Under these conditions there will be

a substantial increase in steering effort,

especially at low speeds and during parking

maneuvers.



The power steering system is fully electric; it

requires no power steering fluid.



If the condition persists, see an authorized

dealer for service.

STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce

fuel consumption. The system will stop the engine

automatically during a vehicle stop if the required

conditions are met. Releasing the brake pedal,

pressing the accelerator pedal or shifting out of

DRIVE (D) will automatically re-start the engine.
This vehicle has been upgraded with a heavy-duty

starter, enhanced battery, and other upgraded

engine parts to handle the additional engine starts.

CAUTION!

All wheels must have the same size and type

tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.

Unequal tire size may cause premature wear of

the driveline components.

WARNING!

Continued operation with reduced assist could

pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service

should be obtained as soon as possible.

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UTOSTOP

ODE

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every driver

key start. At that time, the system will go into

STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are

met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE.
To Activate Auto STOP/START, The Following Must

Occur:



The system must be in STOP/START READY

state. A STOP/START READY message will be

displayed in the instrument cluster within the

Stop/Start section

page 121.



The vehicle must be completely stopped.



The gear selector must be in a forward gear and

the brake pedal pressed.

The engine will shut down, the tachometer will

move to the zero position and the Stop/Start

telltale will illuminate indicating you are in

Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained

throughout the Auto Stop/Start process.

OSSIBLE

EASONS

NGINE

OES

UTOSTOP

Prior to engine shut down, the system will check

many safety and comfort conditions for Stop/Start

and ensure they are fulfilled. Detailed information

about the operation of the Stop/Start system may

be viewed in the instrument cluster display Stop/

Start screen. Situations when the engine will not

stop include (but not limited to):



If Stop/Start is manually disabled by the Stop/

Start OFF button.



Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.



Driver’s door is not closed.



Battery temperature is too warm or cold.



Battery charge is low. During this time a

message will display “Stop/Start Not Ready

Battery Charging”.



The vehicle is on a steep grade.



Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an

acceptable cabin temperature has not been

achieved.



HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower

speed.



HVAC is set to MAX A/C.



Engine has not reached normal operating

temperature.



The transmission is not in a forward gear.



Hood is open.



Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pres

sure.



Accelerator pedal input.



Engine temp is too high.



5 mph (8 km/h) threshold has not been

achieved from previous Autostop.



Steering angle is beyond threshold.



Vehicle is at too high of an altitude.



Ambient temperature is beyond operating

range.



Stop/Start related system malfunction.



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is on and speed is

set.

It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven

several times without the Stop/Start system going

into a STOP/START READY state under more

extreme conditions of the items listed above.

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TART

NGINE

HILE

UTOSTOP

While in a forward gear, the engine will start when

the brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is

pressed. The transmission will automatically

re-engage upon engine restart.
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start

Automatically While In Autostop:



The transmission selector is moved out of

DRIVE.



To maintain cabin temperature comfort.



HVAC is set to full defrost mode.



HVAC system temperature or fan speed is

manually adjusted.



Battery voltage drops too low. During this time a

message will display “Stop/Start Not Ready

Battery Charging”.



Stop/Start OFF switch is pushed.



Stop/Start related system malfunction.



Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold.

ANUALLY

URN

TOP

TART

YSTEM

Stop/Start OFF Button

Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the

switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.

The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in the

instrument cluster display and the Autostop mode

will be disabled

page 121.

NOTE:

The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to the

ON mode every time the ignition is turned OFF and

back ON.

ANUALLY

URN

TOP

TART

YSTEM

After turning off the Stop/Start system, push the

Stop/Start OFF switch again (located on the switch

bank). The light on the switch will turn off.

YSTEM

ALFUNCTION

If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system,

the system will not shut down the engine. A

“SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message and a

yellow Stop/Start telltale will appear in the

instrument cluster display
If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message

appears in the instrument cluster display, have the

system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a malfunction occurs during an autostop, the

vehicle may not auto start and will need a key start.

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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cruise

Control system, or the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) system:



Cruise Control will keep your vehicle at a

constant preset speed.



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will adjust the

vehicle speed up to the preset speed to main

tain a distance with the vehicle ahead.

NOTE:



In vehicles equipped with ACC, if ACC is not

enabled, Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not

detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always be

aware of the feature selected.



Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at a

time. For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise Control

is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control will be

unavailable, and vice versa.

RUISE

ONTROL

When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over

accelerator operations at speeds greater than

25 mph (40 km/h).
The Cruise Control buttons are located on the right

side of the steering wheel.

Cruise Control Buttons

To Activate

Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise

Control. The cruise indicator light in the instrument

cluster display will illuminate. To turn the system

off, push the on/off button a second time. The

cruise indicator light will turn off. The system

should be turned off when not in use.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Cruise Control on.
NOTE:

The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed

and on level ground before pushing the SET (+) or

SET (-) button.
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed,

push the SET (+) or SET (-) button and release.

Release the accelerator and the vehicle will

operate at the selected speed.

1 — On/Off
2 — CANC/Cancel
3 — SET (+)/Accel
4 — RES/Resume
5 — SET (-)/Decel

WARNING!

Cruise Control can be dangerous where the

system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your

vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and

you could lose control and have an accident.

Do not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on

roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or

slippery.

WARNING!

Leaving the Cruise Control system on when not

in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set

the system or cause it to go faster than you

want. You could lose control and have an

accident. Always turn the system off when you

are not using it.

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To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
When the Cruise Control is set, you can increase

speed by pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 mph.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust until the button is

released, then the new set speed will be estab

lished.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 km/h.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust until the button is

released, then the new set speed will be estab

lished.

To Accelerate For Passing

While the Cruise Control is set, press the

accelerator to pass as you would normally. When

the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the

set speed.

USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HILLS

The transmission may downshift on hills to

maintain the vehicle set speed.
The Cruise Control system maintains speed up and

down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills

is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or

gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive

without Cruise Control.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES

button and release. Resume can be used at any

speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).

To Deactivate

A tap on the brake pedal, or pushing the CANC

button, or normal brake pressure will deactivate

the Cruise Control system without erasing the set

speed from memory.
Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in

the OFF position erases the set speed from

memory.

DAPTIVE

RUISE

ONTROL

(ACC)

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. The Cruise Control function

performs differently

page 146.

WARNING!

Cruise Control can be dangerous where the

system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your

vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and

you could lose control and have an accident. Do

not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on

roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or

slippery.

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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:



If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC

will apply limited braking or accelerate (not to

exceed the original set speed) automatically to

maintain a preset following distance, while

matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.



Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica

tions to the vehicle will affect the performance

of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli

sion Warning system.



Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not detect vehi

cles directly ahead of you. Always be aware of

the feature selected

page 370.

WARNING!



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve

nience system. It is not a substitute for active

driver 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 condi

tions. Your complete attention is always

required while driving to maintain safe control

of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warn

ings 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).



Cannot take street, traffic, and weather

conditions into account, and may be

limited upon adverse sight distance

conditions.



Does not always fully recognize complex

driving conditions, which can result in

wrong or missing distance warnings.



Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop

while following a target vehicle and hold

the vehicle for approximately three

minutes in the stop position. If the target

vehicle does not start moving within three

minutes the parking brake will be acti

vated, and the ACC system will be

canceled.

You should switch off the ACC system:



When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,

sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situa

tions (i.e., in highway construction zones).



When entering a turn lane or highway

off-ramp; when driving on roads that are

winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have

steep uphill or downhill slopes.



When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.



When circumstances do not allow safe driving

at a constant speed.

WARNING!

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation

The buttons on the right side of the steering wheel

operate the ACC system.

Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu

The instrument cluster displays the current ACC

system settings.The information it displays

depends on ACC system status.
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off

button until one of the following displays in the

instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed

setting has not been selected, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
Push the SET (+) or the SET (-) button (located on

the steering wheel) and the following will display in

the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Set
When the SET (+) or the SET (-) button is pushed,

the display will read “ACC SET.”
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the

instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any of

the following ACC activity occurs:



System Cancel



Driver Override



System Off



ACC Proximity Warning



ACC Unavailable Warning

The instrument cluster display will return to the last

display selected after five seconds of no ACC

display activity.

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The minimum set speed for the ACC system is

20 mph (32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY

state, the instrument cluster displays “ACC Ready.”
When the system is off, the instrument cluster

display “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”
NOTE:

You cannot engage ACC under the following condi

tions:



When the brakes are applied



When the parking brake is applied



When the gear selector is in PARK, REVERSE or

NEUTRAL



When the vehicle speed is below the minimum

speed range



When the brakes are overheated



When the driver’s door is open at low speeds



When the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled at low

speeds

1 — CANC/Cancel
2 — Fixed Speed Cruise Control On/Off
3 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
4 — Distance Decrease
5 — SET (+)/Accel
6 — RES/Resume
7 — SET (-)/Decel
8 — Distance Increase

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To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the

instrument cluster will read “ACC Ready.”
To turn the system off, push and release the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again.

At this time, the system will turn off and the

instrument cluster display will show “Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”

To Set A Desired Speed

When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push

the SET (+) button or the SET (-) button and

release. The instrument cluster display will show

the set speed.

NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control can be used without

ACC enabled. To change between the different

modes, push the ACC on/off button which turns

the ACC and the Fixed Speed Cruise Control off.

Pushing the Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off

button will result in turning on (changing to) Fixed

Speed Cruise Control mode.

If ACC is set when the vehicle speed is below

20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed will default to

20 mph (32 km/h).
NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control cannot be set below

20 mph (32 km/h).

If either system is set when the vehicle speed is

above 20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed shall be

the current speed of the vehicle.
NOTE:



Keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal can

cause the vehicle to continue to accelerate

beyond the set speed. If this occurs, the

message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will display in the

instrument cluster display.



If you continue to accelerate beyond the set

speed while an ACC is enabled, the system will

not be controlling the distance between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle

speed will only be determined by the position of

the accelerator pedal.

To Cancel

The following conditions cancel the ACC or Fixed

Speed Cruise Control systems:



The brake pedal is applied



The CANC (cancel) button is pushed



The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) activates



The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE

position



The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control

System (ESC/TCS) activates

WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

system on when not in use is dangerous. You

could accidentally set the system or cause it to

go faster than you want. You could lose control

and have a collision. Always leave the system off

when you are not using it.

WARNING!

In Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode, the system

will not react to vehicles ahead. In addition, the

proximity warning does not activate and no

alarm will sound even if you are too close to the

vehicle ahead since neither the presence of the

vehicle ahead nor the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

is detected. Be sure to maintain a safe distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Always be aware which mode is selected.

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

The vehicle parking brake is applied



The braking temperature exceeds normal range

(overheated)

The following conditions will only cancel the ACC

system:



Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds



Driver door is opened at low speeds

To Turn Off

The system will turn off and clear the set speed in

memory if:



The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button

is pushed



The Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off button is

pushed



The ignition is placed in the OFF position

To Resume

If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES

(resume) button and then remove your foot from

the accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster

display will display the last set speed.
Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph

(32 km/h) when only Fixed Speed Cruise Control is

being used.

NOTE:



If your vehicle is at a standstill longer than two

seconds, the driver will either have to push the

RES (resume) button, or apply the accelerator

pedal to reengage the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) to the existing set speed.



ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary

vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
After setting a speed, you can increase the set

speed by pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.

U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 mph.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust in 5 mph incre

ments until the button is released. The new set

speed is reflected in the instrument cluster

display.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 km/h.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust in 10 km/h incre

ments until the button is released. The new set

speed is reflected in the instrument cluster

display.

NOTE:

When you override and push the SET (+) button or

SET (-) buttons, the new set speed will be the

current speed of the vehicle.

WARNING!

The Resume function should only be used if

traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a

set speed that is too high or too low for

prevailing traffic and road conditions could

cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too

sharply for safe operation. Failure to follow these

warnings can result in a collision and death or

serious personal injury.

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When ACC Is Active



When you use the SET (-) button to decelerate, if

the engine’s braking power does not slow the

vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the

brake system will automatically slow the

vehicle.



The ACC system decelerates the vehicle to a full

stop when following the vehicle in front. If your

vehicle follows the vehicle in front to a standstill,

after two seconds the driver will either have to

push the RES (resume) button, or apply the

accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the

existing set speed.



The ACC system maintains set speed when

driving uphill and downhill. However, a slight

speed change on moderate hills is normal. In

addition, downshifting may occur while climbing

uphill or descending downhill. This is normal

operation and necessary to maintain set speed.

When driving uphill and downhill, the ACC

system will cancel if the braking temperature

exceeds normal range (overheated).

Setting The Following Distance In ACC

The specified following distance for ACC can be set

by varying the distance setting between four bars

(longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and

one bar (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 instrument cluster display.

Distance Settings

To increase the distance setting, push the

Distance Increase button and release. Each time

the button is pushed, the distance setting

increases by one bar (longer).
To decrease the distance setting, push the

Distance Decrease button and release. Each time

the button is pushed, the distance setting

decreases by one bar (shorter).

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 instrument

cluster displays the ACC Set With Target Detected

Indicator Light, 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:



The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above

the set speed.



The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or

view of the sensor.



The distance setting is changed.



The system disengages

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The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;

however, the driver can always apply the brakes

manually, if necessary.
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 “BRAKE!” will flash in the

instrument cluster display and a chime will sound

while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking

capacity.

1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)

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NOTE:

The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster

display is a warning for the driver to take action

and does not necessarily mean that the Forward

Collision Warning system is applying the brakes

autonomously.

Overtake Aid

When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

engaged and following a vehicle, the system will

provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC

set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This

additional acceleration is triggered when the driver

utilizes the left turn signal and will only be active

when passing on the left hand side.

ACC Operation At Stop

In the event that the ACC system brings your

vehicle to a standstill while following the vehicle in

front, your vehicle will resume motion, without the

need for any driver action, if the vehicle in front

starts moving within two seconds.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within

two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill,

the driver will either have to push the RES (resume)

button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage

the ACC to the existing set speed.

NOTE:

After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a stand

still for approximately three consecutive minutes,

the parking brake will be activated, and the ACC

system will be canceled.
While the ACC system is holding your vehicle at a

standstill, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the

driver door is opened, the parking brake will be

activated, and the ACC system will be canceled.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR” WARNING

The “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” warning will display and a chime will

sound when conditions temporarily limit system

performance.

This most often occurs at times of poor visibility,

such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may

also become temporarily blinded due to

obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these

cases, the instrument cluster display will show

“ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”

and the system will deactivate.
The “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed

while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. ice and

snow, or tunnels with reflective tiles). The ACC

system will recover after the vehicle has left these

areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is not

tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this

warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:

If the “ACC/AEB Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise

Control is still available.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning

or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located

in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille.

WARNING!

When the ACC system is resumed, the driver

must ensure that there are no pedestrians,

vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision and death or serious personal injury.

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