Dodge Charger (2022 year). Manual in english

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

CAUTION!

If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the

parking brake released, a brake system

malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system

serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.

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.

WARNING!



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.



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!

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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.

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.

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 92.

Automatic Transmission Gear Selector

STARTING AND OPERATING

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.

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 (P) position,

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. 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 121.

For “Towing A Disabled Vehicle”

page 232.

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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.
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 (if equipped) to select a

lower gear

page 92. Under these conditions,

using a lower gear will improve performance and

extend transmission life by reducing excessive

shifting and heat buildup.
During extremely cold temperatures (-22°F

[-30°C] or below), transmission operation may be

modified depending on engine and transmission

temperature as well as vehicle speed. 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 92. 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.

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 — If Equipped

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.

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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.

Paddle Shifters

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.



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 over-speed, that shift will not occur.



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.

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

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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, 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.

For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes or a

“SUPER TRACK PAK” button, refer to “Drive Modes

Supplement” for further information.

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY—

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.
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.

If the Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light 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 75.

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, espe

cially at low speeds and during parking maneu

vers.



If the condition persists, see an authorized

dealer for service.

If the Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light 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 Electric Power Steering Fault

Warning Light and message turn off.

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.

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

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.
The Cruise Control buttons are located on the right

side of the steering wheel.

Cruise Control Buttons

NOTE:

Do not place the gear selector in NEUTRAL when

Cruise Control is activated. Doing so will disengage

the system.

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 and release the

SET (+) or SET (-) button. 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 the set speed. 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.

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

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.

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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, pushing the CANC button,

or normal brake pressure will deactivate the Cruise

Control system without erasing 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

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 95.

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.

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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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 systems.



Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled) will

not detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always

be aware of the feature selected

page 296.

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 vehicle ahead and hold

the vehicle for two seconds in the stop

position. If the vehicle ahead does not

start moving within two seconds, the ACC

system will display a message that the

system will release the brakes and that

the brakes must be applied manually. An

audible chime will sound when the brakes

are released.

WARNING!

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 display will show 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).
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 will read “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 transmission 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



When there is a stationary vehicle in front of

your vehicle in close proximity

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

STARTING AND OPERATING

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 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 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 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



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

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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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.
NOTE:



While in ACC mode, when the vehicle comes to

a complete stop longer than two seconds, the

system will cancel. The driver will have to apply

the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill.



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 (-) button, the new set speed will be the current

speed of the vehicle.
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 applies the brake down to a full

stop when following the vehicle in front. If your

vehicle follows the vehicle in front to a standstill,

your vehicle will release the brakes two seconds

after coming to a full stop.



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

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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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 appears in the instrument cluster display.

Distance Settings

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 ACC Set With Target

Detected Indicator Light, and the system will adjust

the 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 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.

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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ACC Operation At Stop

In the event that the ACC system brings your

vehicle to a standstill while following the vehicle in

front, if the vehicle in front starts moving within two

seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, your

vehicle will resume motion without the need for

any driver action.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within

two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill,

the ACC with Stop system will cancel and the

brakes will release. A cancel message will display

on the instrument cluster display and produce a

warning chime. Driver intervention will be required

at this moment.
While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a

standstill, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the

driver door is opened, the ACC with Stop system

will cancel and the brakes will release. A cancel

message will display on the instrument cluster

display and produce a warning chime. Driver

intervention will be required at this moment.

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

the above message and the system will deactivate.
This 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/FCW 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.

To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is

important to note the following maintenance

items:



Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the

sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to

damage the sensor lens.



Do not remove any screws from the sensor.

Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunc

tion or failure and require a sensor realignment.



If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is

damaged due to a collision, see an authorized

dealer for service.



Do not attach or install any accessories near the

sensor, including transparent material or after

market grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC

system failure or malfunction.

When the condition that deactivated the system is

no longer present, the system will return to the

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume

function by simply reactivating it.
NOTE:



If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the radar

sensor realigned at an authorized dealer.

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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

Installing a snowplow, front-end protector, an

aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not

recommended. Doing so may block the sensor

and inhibit ACC/FCW operation.

“CLEAN FRONT WINDSHIELD” WARNING

The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front

Windshield” 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 and

fog. The ACC system may also become temporarily

blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or

ice on windshield and fog on the inside of glass. In

these cases, the instrument cluster display will

display “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean

Front Windshield” and the system will have

degraded performance.
This message can sometimes be displayed while

driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC/

FCW system will recover after the vehicle has left

these areas. Under rare conditions, when the

camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its

path this warning may temporarily occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the windshield and the camera

located on the back side of the inside rearview

mirror. They may require cleaning or removal of an

obstruction.

When the condition that created limited

functionality is no longer present, the system will

return to full functionality.
NOTE:

If the “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front

Windshield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the windshield and

forward facing camera inspected at an authorized

dealer.

SERVICE ACC/FCW WARNING

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

displays “ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required”

or “Cruise/FCW Unavailable Service Required”,

there may be an internal system fault or a

temporary malfunction that limits ACC

functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable

under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily

unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again

later, following an ignition cycle. If the problem

persists, see an authorized dealer.

Precautions While Driving With ACC

In certain driving situations, ACC may have

detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake

late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert

and may need to intervene. The following are

examples of these types of situations:

TOWING A TRAILER

Towing a trailer is not recommended when using

ACC.

OFFSET DRIVING

ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that

is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle

merging in from a side lane. There may not be

sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset

vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel,

which can cause your vehicle to brake or

accelerate unexpectedly.

Offset Driving Condition Example

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TURNS AND BENDS

When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the

system may increase or decrease the vehicle

speed for stability, with no vehicle ahead detected.

Once the vehicle is out of the curve, the system will

resume your original set speed. This is a part of

normal ACC system functionality.
NOTE:

On tight turns ACC performance may be limited.

USING ACC ON HILLS

ACC performance may be limited when driving on

hills. ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane

depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic

conditions, and the steepness of the hill.

ACC Hill Example

LANE CHANGING

ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely

in the lane in which you are traveling. In the

following lane changing example, ACC has not yet

detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not

detect the vehicle until it's too late for the ACC

system to take action. ACC may not detect a

vehicle until it is completely in the lane. There may

not be sufficient distance to the lane-changing

vehicle. Always be attentive and ready to apply the

brakes if necessary.

Lane Changing Example

NARROW VEHICLES

Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer

edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not

detected until they have moved fully into the lane.

There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle

ahead.

Narrow Vehicle Example

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