2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 191

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the engine's braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system will automatically slow the vehicle. 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). • The ACC system decelerates the vehicle 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, after two distance setting displays in the EVIC/DID. seconds the driver will either have to press the RES (resume) button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the existing Set Speed. • 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). 3