2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 215

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 213 If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille. When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the "Adaptive Cruise Control Off" state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor- NOTE: tant to note the following maintenance items: • If the "ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar • Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the Sensor" message occurs frequently (e.g. more than sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage once on every trip) without any snow, rain, mud, or the sensor lens. other obstruction, have the radar sensor realigned at your authorized dealer. • Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and • Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an afterrequire a sensor realignment. market grille or modifying the grille is not recom• If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is damaged due to a collision, see your authorized dealer for service. • Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, including transparent material or aftermarket grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or malfunction. mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC/FCW operation. 3