2014 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - Page 240

9-32 Driving and Operating shift to a lower gear to maintain the vehicle speed. When the brakes are applied, cruise control will turn off. Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . Driver Assistance Systems Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it. The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system may help to avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing red visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. The FCA display is on top of the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. The forward-looking FCA camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror. FCA detects vehicles within a distance of approximately 60 m (197 ft) and operates at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). { Warning FCA is a warning system and does not apply the brakes. When approaching a slower-moving or stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, or when following a vehicle too closely, FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a crash. FCA does not warn of pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, construction barrels, or other objects. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes. For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9-2. To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch for manual transmission. Press . . n on the steering wheel. To turn off cruise control, press o on the steering wheel. Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed is erased from memory if the o button is pressed or if the ignition is turned off. Detecting the Vehicle Ahead