2012 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 235

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 233 Pressing the SET - button once will result in a 1 mph Setting The Following Distance In ACC (1.6 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (methe button results in a decrease of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). dium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the NOTE: vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the • When you use the SET - button to decelerate, if the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC. engine's braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system will automatically slow the vehicle. • The ACC system can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle's braking capability and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop. • 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. 3 Distance Setting 3