2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 225

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving vehicle set speed. convenience provided by cruise control while traveling NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on safety system and not designed to prevent collisions. moderate hills is normal. ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Control. sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. 3 WARNING! Electronic Speed 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 Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads 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.