2008 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 155

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Speed Control on Hills NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. The automatic transmission will downshift while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This downshift is necessary to maintain vehicle set speed. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur, so it may be preferable to drive without speed control. WARNING! Speed control can be dangerous where the system can't maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don't use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. 3 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions.