2007 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 128

128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Setting the Following Distance in ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between long, medium, and 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 EVIC. 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 EVIC displays the "Sensed Vehicle Indicator" icon, 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 vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 18 mph (26 km/h) and the system automatically disables itself. • The distance setting is changed. • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on ACC Activation). The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; however, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if necessary. 1 - Sensor Bars. Default Distance Setting is Three Bars = Long. You can change the distance setting by pulling the lever toward you and release ("DISTANCE"). Each time this is done, the distance setting toggles between long, medium, and short.