Setting the ACC Following Distance, Passing Assist

Setting the ACC Following Distance

The ACC following distance can be set by changing the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium), and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and vehicle speed, ACC calculates and maintains the distance to the vehicle ahead. The distance setting is shown in the instrument cluster display.

1. 1
   Maximum Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2. 2
   Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3. 3
   Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4. 4
   Short Distance Setting (One Bar)

To increase the distance setting, press and release the distance setting increase button. Each press of the button increases the distance setting by one bar (longer).

To decrease the distance setting, press and release the distance setting decrease button.

Each press of the button decreases the distance setting by one bar (shorter).

If there is no vehicle ahead, the system will maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane, the instrument cluster display will show the ACC display with a target detection indicator, and the system will automatically adjust the vehicle speed to maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed.

The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:

1. 1
   The vehicle ahead accelerates above the set speed.
2. 2
   The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or out of the sensor's field of view.
3. 3
   The distance setting is changed.
4. 4
   The system is turned off.

The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; however, the driver can always apply the brakes manually when necessary.

NOTE:

The brake lights illuminate whenever the ACC system applies the brakes.

The Forward Collision Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that maximum braking level is insufficient to maintain the set following distance. If this occurs, a visual warning will appear. The message "BRAKE" will flash in the instrument cluster display and an audible chime will sound. ACC continues to apply its maximum braking capability.

NOTE:

The "BRAKE!" screen in the instrument cluster display is a warning for the driver to take action and does not necessarily mean that the forward collision warning system is applying the brakes itself.

Passing Assist

When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on and following a vehicle, the system will provide additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver uses the left turn signal and is only active when passing on the left side.