2012 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 237

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 235 To change the distance setting, press the Distance button • The distance setting is changed. and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance • The system disengages. (Refer to the information on setting adjusts between long, medium, and short. ACC Activation). If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will maintain the The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; howset speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the ever, the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if same lane, the EVIC displays the "Sensed Vehicle Indinecessary. cator" icon, and the system adjusts vehicle speed automatically to maintain the distance setting, regardless of NOTE: The brake lights will illuminate whenever the the set speed. ACC system applies the brakes. The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until: • The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the set speed. • The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the sensor. • The vehicle ahead slows to a speed below 15 mph (24 km/h) and the system automatically disengages itself. A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert "BRAKE" will flash in the EVIC and a chime will sound while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capacity. When this occurs, you should immediately apply the brakes as needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead. 3