2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 201

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 199 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving Control. convenience provided by cruise control while traveling WARNING! on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions. Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. NOTE: • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, ACC will maintain a fixed set speed. • 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. 3