2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT - Page 198

196 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the vehicle set speed. 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: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so EQUIPPED it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling Control. on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions.