2012 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 223

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 221 NOTE: The Electronic Speed Control system maintains ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving moderate hills is normal. convenience provided by cruise control while traveling On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed safety system and not designed to prevent collisions. Control. ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in WARNING! light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your veNOTE: hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, ACC will maintain a fixed set speed. Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery. • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration (not to exceed the original set speed) automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead. 3