2015 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT - Page 159

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF EQUIPPED Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control while traveling The Cruise Control system has two control modes: on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not designed to prevent collisions. • Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between vehicles. Electronic Speed Control function performs differently. Please refer to the proper section within this chapter. • Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode is for cruising at a constant preset speed. For additional informaACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in tion, refer to "Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant Mode" in this section. need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes a radar sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you. NOTE: The normal (fixed speed) cruise control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode NOTE: selected. • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control ACC will maintain a fixed set speed. buttons. The two control modes function differently. • If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will Always confirm which mode is selected. 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