2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 167

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165 released. Release the lever when the desired speed is Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills reached, and the new set speed will be established. NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains Pressing the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph speed, up and down hills. A slight speed change on (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of moderate hills is normal. the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so Manual Transmission it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Pressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed con- Control. trol. A slight increase in engine RPM before the Electronic WARNING! Speed Control disengages is normal. Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss. To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. 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. 3