2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 208

206 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • The ACC system applies the brake down to a full stop Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This follows a target vehicle to a standstill, the host vehicle distance setting displays in the EVIC. will release the vehicle brakes two seconds after coming to a full stop. • The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may occur while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This is normal operation and necessary to maintain set speed. When driving up hill and down hill, the ACC system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds normal range (overheated). Setting The Following Distance In ACC The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Distance Setting 4 Bars (Longest)