2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 166

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). 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 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. 3 NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on PARKSENSEா REAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED moderate hills is normal. ParkSense௡ Rear Park Assist is a driver aid that senses for On steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur so obstacles behind the vehicle and provides both visible it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object. Control. System Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep ParkSense௡ operating properly.