Dodge Challenger (2022 year). Manual in english

STARTING AND OPERATING

The spring will try to pull the gear selector toward

THIRD and FOURTH gear. Make sure you move the

gear selector into SECOND or FIFTH gear. If you let

the gear selector move in the direction of the

pulling, you may end shifting from FIRST to

FOURTH or from SIXTH to THIRD gear.

You must always use FIRST gear (or REVERSE)

when starting from a standing position.

ECOMMENDED

HIFT

PEEDS

To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for

fuel economy, it should be upshifted as listed in

recommended shift speed chart.

Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively

steady speeds) may result in increased fuel

economy.
Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a

desired acceleration rate.

NOTE:



Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission

reverse inhibitor system. Always depress the

clutch pedal fully to the floor before shifting into

REVERSE. When vehicle speed is greater than

3 mph (5 km/h), the reverse inhibitor activates

to help prevent shifts into REVERSE. When at a

complete stop, you may notice lighter shift

efforts into REVERSE with the ignition switch in

the ON position (RUN position for

Keyless Enter ‘n Go™), as compared to the igni

tion LOCK position (OFF position for Keyless

Enter ‘n Go™). This is normal operation of the

transmission reverse inhibitor system.



Due to the high performance nature of your

drivetrain, you may hear your transmission. This

can be most noticeable when the vehicle is

idling in NEUTRAL with the clutch engaged

(clutch pedal released), but it may also be heard

when driving at low engine RPM. Also, this may

be more noticeable when the transmission is

warm. This is a normal condition and is not an

indication of a problem with your clutch or trans

mission.

1–4 S

KIP

HIFT

In Auto Drive Mode, Default, or Street Drive Modes,

there are times when you must shift the

transmission directly from FIRST gear to FOURTH

gear instead of from FIRST gear to SECOND gear.

This is to help you get the best possible fuel

economy from your vehicle. This occurs when the

engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher than 106°F

(41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph

(30 km/h) but less than 21 mph (34 km/h), and

the transmission is in FIRST gear, and the

accelerator is at ¼ throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to FOURTH gear,

you can press the clutch in and shift to another

forward gear.

CAUTION!

Always make sure the vehicle comes to a

complete stop before shifting into REVERSE.

Failure to do so may result in transmission

damage.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS

Axle Ratio

1-4

4-5

5-6

3.90

mph

km/h

STARTING AND OPERATING

(Continued)

OWNSHIFTING

To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life,

downshift to maintain a safe speed when

descending a steep grade.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —

IF EQUIPPED

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!

Skipping more than one gear while downshifting,

could cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

You could have a collision.

CAUTION!



If you skip more than one gear while down

shifting or downshift at too high an engine

speed, you could damage the engine, trans

mission, or clutch.



Do not downshift into FIRST gear when the

vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph (24 km/

h), as you could damage the engine and/or

clutch.

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 indi

cator 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!

STARTING AND OPERATING

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 system 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.

8-S

PEED

UTOMATIC

RANSMISSION

The transmission gear range is displayed both on

the gear selector and in the instrument cluster. To

select a gear range, push the lock button on the

gear selector and move the selector rearward or

forward. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the

engine must be running and the brake pedal must

be pressed. You must also press the brake pedal to

shift from NEUTRAL into DRIVE or REVERSE when

the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds.

Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.

NOTE:



The transmission electronics are self-cali

brating; 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 (kilome

ters).



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 continu

ously until the selector is returned to the proper

position, or the requested shift can be

completed.



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!



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!

STARTING AND OPERATING

(Continued)

The electronically controlled transmission adapts

its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along

with environmental and road 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.
The transmission gear selector provides PARK,

REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and MANUAL

(AutoStick) shift positions. Manual shifts can be

made using the AutoStick shift control. Toggling

the gear selector forward (-) or rearward (+) while

in the MANUAL (AutoStick) position (beside the

DRIVE position) will manually select the

transmission gear, and will display the current gear

in the instrument cluster

page 95.

Automatic Transmission Gear Selector

NOTE:

If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK,

REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed

forward) it is probably in the MANUAL (AutoStick,

+/-) position (beside the DRIVE position). In

MANUAL (AutoStick) mode, the transmission gear

is displayed in the instrument cluster (as M1, M2,

M3, etc.). Move the gear selector to the right (into

the DRIVE [D] position) for access to PARK,

REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.

Gear Ranges

Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting

out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).

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.

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 indi

cator solidly indicates PARK (P) without

blinking. Ensure that the vehicle is completely

stopped, and the PARK position is properly

indicated, before exiting the vehicle.

STARTING AND OPERATING

(Continued)

The following indicators should be used to ensure

that you have properly engaged the transmission

into the PARK position:



When shifting into PARK, push the lock button

on the gear selector and firmly move the

selector all the way forward until it stops and is

fully seated.



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.



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!



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!

STARTING AND OPERATING

NEUTRAL (N)

Use this range when the vehicle is standing for

prolonged periods with the engine running. Apply

the parking brake and shift the transmission into

PARK if you must exit the vehicle.

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.

When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such

as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading

conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong

head winds, or while towing a heavy trailer), use

the AutoStick shift control to select a lower gear

page 95. Under these conditions, using a lower

gear will improve performance and extend

transmission life by reducing excessive shifting

and heat buildup.
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 is inhibited until the transmission fluid is

warm. Normal operation will resume once the

transmission temperature has risen to a suitable

level.

MANUAL (M)

The MANUAL (M, +/-) position (beside the DRIVE

position) enables full manual control of

transmission shifting (also known as AutoStick

mode

page 95. Toggling the gear selector

forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the MANUAL

(AutoStick) position will manually select the

transmission gear, and will display the current gear

in the instrument cluster as M1, M2, M3, etc.

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

certain gears, or may not shift at all. Vehicle

performance may be severely degraded and the

engine may stall. In some situations, the

transmission may not re-engage if the engine is

turned off and restarted. The Malfunction Indicator

Light (MIL) may be illuminated. A message in the

instrument cluster will inform the driver of the

more serious conditions, and indicate what actions

may be necessary.
In the event of a momentary problem, the

transmission can be reset to regain all forward

gears by performing the following steps:

NOTE:

In cases where the instrument cluster message

indicates the transmission may not re-engage after

engine shutdown, perform this procedure only in a

desired location (preferably, at an authorized

dealer).
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.

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 120.

For Towing A Disabled Vehicle

page 252.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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 diagnostic equipment to assess the

condition of your transmission. If the transmission

cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is

required.

AutoStick

AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission

feature providing manual shift control, giving you

more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to

maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable

upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall

vehicle performance. This system can also provide

you with more control during passing, city driving,

cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer

towing, and many other situations.

Operation
In AutoStick mode, you can use the gear selector

(in the MANUAL position), or the shift paddles to

the MANUAL (M) position (beside the DRIVE (D)

position), or tap one of the shift paddles on the

steering wheel. Tapping the (-) shift paddle to enter

AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to

the next lower gear, while tapping (+) to enter

AutoStick mode will retain the current gear. The

current transmission gear will be displayed in the

instrument cluster.

Shift Paddles

NOTE:



Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted

shift paddles (+/-) (if equipped), while the gear

selector is in DRIVE, will activate a temporary

AutoStick mode. Tapping (-) to enter AutoStick

mode will downshift the transmission to the next

lower gear, while tapping (+) to enter AutoStick

mode will retain the current gear. The current

gear will be displayed in the instrument cluster,

but the “M” will not be highlighted. The trans

mission will revert back to normal operation (if

the gear selector remains in DRIVE) after a

period of time, depending on accelerator pedal

activity.



In some models, the shift paddles may be

disabled (or re-enabled, as desired) using Drive

Mode Set-Up, accessed by selecting Perfor

mance Control.

In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or

down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver

(using the gear selector, or the shift paddles [if

equipped]), unless an engine lugging or overspeed

condition would result. It will remain in the selected

gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen,

except as described below.

1 — (–) Shift Paddle
2 — (+) Shift Paddle

STARTING AND OPERATING



In temporary AutoStick mode (gear selector in

DRIVE), the transmission will automatically shift

up when maximum engine speed is reached. If

the accelerator is fully pressed, the transmis

sion will downshift when possible. Lack of accel

erator pedal activity will cause the transmission

to revert to automatic operation.



If normal AutoStick mode is engaged (gear

selector in MANUAL position), manual gear

selection will be maintained until the gear

selector is returned to DRIVE, or as described

below. The transmission will not upshift auto

matically at redline in this mode, nor will down

shifts be obtained if the accelerator pedal is

pressed to the floor.



The transmission will automatically downshift

as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging)

and will display the current gear.



The transmission will automatically downshift to

FIRST gear when coming to a stop. After a stop,

the driver should manually upshift (+) the trans

mission as the vehicle is accelerated.



You can start out, from a stop, in FIRST or

SECOND gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow

starting in SECOND gear. Starting out in

SECOND gear can be helpful in snowy or icy

conditions.



If a requested downshift would cause the

engine to overspeed, that shift will not occur

and an indication will display.



The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too

low of a vehicle speed and an indication will

display.



Holding the (-) paddle pressed (if equipped), or

holding the gear selector in the (-) position, will

downshift the transmission to the lowest gear

possible at the current speed.



Transmission shifting will be more noticeable

when AutoStick is enabled.



The system may revert to automatic shift mode

if a fault or overheat condition is detected.

To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear

selector to the DRIVE position, or press and hold

the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the gear

selector is already in DRIVE) until “D” is once again

indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in

or out of the AutoStick mode at any time without

taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.

SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE

CONTROL

Your vehicle is equipped with a SPORT Mode

feature. This mode is a configuration set up for

typical enthusiast driving. The engine,

transmission (when equipped with automatic

transmission), and steering systems are all set to

their SPORT settings. SPORT Mode will provide

improved throttle response and modified shifting

for an enhanced driving experience, as well the

greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may

be activated and deactivated by pushing the

SPORT button on the instrument panel switch

bank.

NOTE:

If equipped with a manual transmission, the 1 - 4

Skip Shift Feature is disabled in SPORT Mode.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking

on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could

lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,

causing a collision or personal injury.

STARTING AND OPERATING

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L —

IF EQUIPPED

This feature offers improved fuel economy by

shutting off four of the engine's eight cylinders

during light load and cruise conditions. The system

is automatic with no driver inputs or additional

driving skills required. When the system is active,

an indication will display within the instrument

cluster “Fuel Economy” main menu screen.

NOTE:

This system may take some time to return to full

functionality after a battery disconnect.

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system provides

increased vehicle response and ease of

maneuverability. The system adapts to different

driving conditions. If the electric steering system

experiences a fault that prevents it from providing

assist, you will still have the ability to steer the

vehicle manually.

Alternate electric power steering efforts can be

selected through the Uconnect System

page 123.

If the Electric Power Steering warning icon is

displayed and the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” or

the “POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF – SERVICE

SYSTEM” message is displayed within the

instrument cluster display, this indicates the

vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service

page 73.

NOTE:



Even if the power steering system is no longer

operational, it is still possible to steer the

vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a

substantial increase in steering effort, espe

cially at low speeds and during parking maneu

vers.



If the condition persists, see an authorized

dealer for service.

If the Steering icon is displayed and the “POWER

STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is

displayed on the instrument cluster screen, they

indicate that extreme steering maneuvers may

have occurred which caused 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.

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

20 mph (32 km/h), depending on engine size and

axle ratio.

WARNING!

Continued operation with reduced assist could

pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service

should be obtained as soon as possible.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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. “CRUISE CONTROL READY” will appear in

the instrument cluster display to indicate the

Cruise Control is on. To turn the system off, push

the on/off button a second time. “CRUISE

CONTROL OFF” will appear in the instrument

cluster display to indicate the Cruise Control is off.

The system should be turned off when not in use.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Cruise Control on. 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.

Once a speed has been set, a message “CRUISE

CONTROL SET TO MPH (km/h)” will appear

indicating what speed was set. A cruise indicator

lamp, along with set speed will also appear and

stay on in the instrument cluster when the speed is

set.

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.

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 ensure the system is OFF when

you are not using it.

STARTING AND OPERATING

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, 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.
The following conditions will also deactivate the

Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from

memory:



Vehicle parking brake is applied



Stability event occurs



Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE



Engine overspeed occurs



Clutch pedal is pressed

(manual transmission only)

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 97.

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 to maintain a set speed.

NOTE:



If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC

will apply limited braking or acceleration (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 (ACC not enabled)

will not detect vehicles directly ahead of you.

Always be aware of the feature selected

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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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation

The Cruise Control buttons (located on the right

side of the steering wheel) operate the Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) system.

Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons

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 condi

tions.



Does not always fully recognize complex

driving conditions, which can result in

wrong or missing distance warnings.

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!

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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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu

The instrument cluster display shows 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 appears 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.”
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 show in the

instrument cluster display.
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).
The system will cancel when the vehicle speed

drops below 15 mph (24 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

displays “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 automatic transmission is in PARK,

REVERSE or NEUTRAL.



When the vehicle speed is below the minimum

speed range.



When the brakes are overheated.

To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control

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

instrument cluster displays “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 displays “Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) Off.”

To Set A Desired ACC 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.

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 ensure the system

is off when you are not using it.

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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 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 accel

erator pedal.

To Cancel

The following conditions cancel the ACC or Fixed

Speed Cruise Control systems:



The brake pedal is applied.



The parking brake is applied.



The CANC (cancel) button is pushed.



An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs.



The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE

position.



The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control

System (ESC/TCS) activates.

The following conditions will only cancel the ACC

system:



The vehicle speed goes below 15 mph

(24 km/h).

To Turn Off

The system will turn off and erase 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 remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster display

will show 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.
Resume can be used at any speed above 0 mph

(0 km/h) when ACC is active.

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.

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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To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
While ACC 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 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 (-) button, the new set speed will be the current

speed of the vehicle.
When ACC Is Active:

NOTE:



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 applies the brake down to

15 mph (24 km/h) when following a vehicle

ahead.



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 will show in the instrument cluster display.

Distance Settings

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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To increase the distance setting, push the

Distance Setting 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 Setting 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 display will show the Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) Set With Target Vehicle 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.

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 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.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF

VEHICLE” WARNING

The “ACC/FCW 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 display

“ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”

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

Sensor” message can sometimes be displayed

while driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels

with reflective tiles, or ice and snow). 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/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise

Control is still available.

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