2013 Dodge Durango Owner's Manual - Page 235

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 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 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. 3 NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set ACC system applies the brakes. speed. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts • The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to the sensor. maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph "BRAKE" will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity. When this occurs, you should immediately itself. apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.