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General Information

Practice using your winch before you get stuck.

Some key points to remember when using your

winch are:



Always take your time to assess the situation

and plan your pull carefully.



Always take your time when using a winch.



Use the right equipment for the situation.



Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the

synthetic rope to slip through your hands when

handling the rope.



Only the operator should handle the synthetic

rope and remote control.



Think safety at all times.

Vehicle Recovery Using The Winch



Always stand clear of synthetic rope and load

and keep others away during winching.



Always keep hands and clothing clear of the

synthetic rope, hook and fairlead opening

during operation and when spooling.



Never wrap synthetic rope back onto itself.

Always use a choker chain, wire choker rope or

tree trunk protector on the anchor.



Never attach a recovery strap to the winch

hook to increase the length of a pull.



Never attempt to tow a vehicle with the

recovery strap attached directly to the winch

hook.



Never use bungee or kinetic straps that

develop tremendous and potentially

dangerous amounts of force when stretched.



Always disconnect the remote control when

not in use.



Never winch when there are less than

10 wraps of synthetic rope around the winch

drum.

WARNING!



Always pass remote control through a window

to avoid pinching lead in door, when using

remote inside a vehicle.



Never leave the remote control plugged into

the winch while free spooling, rigging or sitting

idle.

WARNING!

CAUTION!



Always know your winch: Take the time to fully

read and understand the included Installation

and Operations Guide, and Basic Guide to

Winching Techniques, in order to understand

your winch and the winching operation.



Always inspect winch installation and

synthetic rope condition before operating the

winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged rope must

be replaced immediately. Loose or damaged

winch installation must be corrected immedi

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ately.



Always be sure any element which can inter

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fere with safe winching operations is removed

prior to initiating winching.



Always keep remote control lead clear of the

drum, synthetic rope and rigging.



Inspect for cracks, pinches, frayed rope, or

loose connections. Replace if damaged.



Be careful not to pull the winch rope collar

through the rollers. Watch and listen to winch

for proper snugness.



Never power hook through fairlead. Could

cause damage.

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1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and

synthetic rope for damage. Do not use the

winch if the mount is loose or rope shows

excessive wear, frays, or damage.

Winch Rope

2. Put on gloves.
3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of

the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the

winch to disengage. Freespooling conserves

battery power.

Free Spool Lever

4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook

strap. Free the winch hook from its anchor

point. Attach the hook strap to the hook (if not

attached).

Hook Strap

5. Pull the wire to the anchor point. Pull out

enough wire rope to reach your anchor point.

To prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap

while you work.

Pulling Synthetic Rope

WARNING!



Never touch winch rope or hook while

someone else is at the control switch or during

winching operation.



Never touch winch rope or hook while under

tension or under load.

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6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have

established your anchor point, secure the

tree-trunk protector or choker-chain around

the object.

Tree Trunk Protector

NOTE:

How to choose an anchor point: A secure anchor is

critical to winching operations. An anchor must be

strong enough to hold while winching. Natural

anchors include trees, stumps and rocks. Hook the

cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are

available when recovering another vehicle, your

vehicle becomes the anchor point. In this case, be

sure to put the transmission in NEUTRAL, apply the

hand brake and block its wheels to prevent your

vehicle from moving. Ideally, you'll want an anchor

point that will enable you to pull straight in the

direction the vehicle will move. This allows the

synthetic rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the

spooling drum. An anchor point as far away as

possible will provide the winch with its greatest

pulling power.
7. Attach the Clevis/D-Shackle and Tree Trunk

Protector. Attach the shackle to the two ends

of the strap or chain and through the hook,

being careful not to over tighten (tighten and

back-off 1/2 turn).

Clevis/D-Shackles

8. Lock the clutch. Lock the winch drum by

rotating the clutch lever on the winch to

engage.

NOTE:

Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disen

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gaged.
9. Connect the remote control to the winch

control box, located on the front fascia/

bumper. Be careful not to let the remote

control cord dangle in front of the winch. If you

choose to control the winch from inside your

vehicle, always pass the remote through a

window to avoid pinching the cord in the door.

Always disconnect the remote control when

not in use.

Winch Box Remote Control Connector

CAUTION!

Always be certain the anchor you select will

withstand the load.

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10. Put synthetic rope under tension. Using the

remote control switch, slowly wind the rope

until no slack remains. Once the rope is under

tension, stand well clear of it and never step

over it.

Pulling Synthetic Rope Under Tension

11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections

are secured and free of debris before

continuing with the winching procedure.

12. Check synthetic rope. The rope should be

neatly wound around the spooling drum.

Improper winding can cause damage to the

synthetic rope.

Synthetic Rope Neatly Wound Around The Spooling Drum

Heavy Blanket Over Rope

In certain situations you may decide to throw a

heavy blanket or similar object over the rope. A

heavy blanket can absorb energy should the

synthetic rope break. Place it on the rope mid

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way between the winch and the anchor point.

Do this before the rope is put under tension.

Do not approach or move the blanket once ten

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sion is applied. Do not allow it to get pulled into

the fairlead. If it is necessary to move or re

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move the blanket, slack the tension on the

rope first.

13. Establish "no people" zones: Make your

intentions clear. Be sure that everyone in the

immediate vicinity surrounding the winching

operation is completely aware of your

intentions before you pull. Declare where the

spectators should not stand — never behind or

in front of the vehicle and never near the

synthetic rope or snatch block. Your situation

may have other "no people" zones.

No People Zones

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14. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles

engine on and light tension already on the

synthetic rope, begin winching slowly and

steadily. Be sure that the rope is winding

evenly and tightly around the spooling drum.

For additional assistance, the winched vehicle

can be slowly driven while being pulled by the

winch. Continue pulling until the vehicle is on

stable ground. If you are able to drive the

vehicle, the winching operation is complete.

Using The Remote Control

NOTE:



Avoid overheating the winch motor. For

extended winching, stop at reasonable

intervals to allow the winch motor to cool

down.



What to look for under load: The synthetic

rope must always spool onto the drum as

indicated by the drum rotation decal on the

winch. As you power-in, make sure the

synthetic rope winds evenly and tightly on

the drum. This prevents the outer rope

wraps from drawing into the inner wraps,

binding and damaging the synthetic rope.

Avoid shock loads by using the control

switch intermittently to take up rope slack.

Shock loads can momentarily far exceed

the winch and synthetic rope ratings. During

side pulls the synthetic rope tends to stack

up at one end of the drum. This stack can

become large enough to cause serious

damage to the winch. So, line up pulls as

straight ahead as possible and stop

winching if the synthetic rope comes close

to the tie rods or mounting plate. To fix an

uneven stack, spool out that section of the

rope and reposition it to the opposite end of

the drum, which will free up space for

continued winching.

15. Secure the vehicle. Once recovery of the

vehicle is complete, be sure to secure the

vehicle's brakes and shift the transmission to

PARK. Release tension in the synthetic rope.

16. Disconnect the synthetic rope, and disconnect

from the anchor.

17. Rewind the synthetic rope. The person

handling the synthetic rope should walk the

rope in and not let it slide through the hand,

control the winch at all times.

Rewinding The Synthetic Rope

NOTE:

How to spool under no load: Arrange the remote

control lead so it cannot be caught in the winch.

Arrange the synthetic rope so it will not kink or

tangle when spooled. Be sure any synthetic rope

already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and

evenly layered. Tighten and straighten the layer if

necessary. Keep the synthetic rope under light

tension and spool the rope back and onto the

winch drum in even layers. Stop frequently to

tighten and straighten the layers as necessary.

Repeat this process until the winch hook is the

same distance as the full length of the remote

control from the winch. Pinch the hook between

WARNING!

To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers

inside the hook area as you are powering-in.

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your thumb and forefinger and attach the hook

strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb and

forefinger to keep tension on the synthetic rope.

Walk the synthetic rope towards the fairlead, care

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fully spooling in the remaining rope by pulsing the

remote control switch.
18. Store the hook on the most outboard loop of

the hawse fairlead.

Hook In Stored Position

19. Disconnect the remote control. Disconnect the

remote control cord from the control box and

store in a clean and dry place. Winching

operations are now complete. Put the cap on

the solenoid plug-in.

NOTE:

Always store the remote control in a protected,

clean, dry area.

R

IGGING

T

ECHNIQUES

Various winching situations will require application

of other winching techniques. These could range

from too little distance to achieve maximum pull

using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling

power, or maintaining a straight-line pulling

situation. You will have to assess what technique is

correct for your situation. Think "safety" at all

times.

How To Change The Pulling Direction

Change Pulling Directions

All winching operations should have a straight line

from the winch to the object being pulled. This

minimizes the synthetic rope collecting on one side

of the drum affecting pulling efficiency and

damaging synthetic rope. A snatch block, secured

to a point directly in front of the vehicle will enable

you to change your pulling direction while still

allowing the synthetic rope to be at 90° to wind

properly onto the spooling drum.

Increasing Pulling Power

In some cases, you may find yourself needing more

pulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases

mechanical advantage and that increases your

pulling power.

Double Line

Wire Rope Routing

Because pulling power decreases with the number

of layers of synthetic rope on the winch drum, you

can use a snatch block to double line out more

rope. This decreases the number of layers of

synthetic rope on the drum, and increases pulling

power. Start by feeding out enough synthetic rope

to free the winch hook. Attach the hook to your

vehicle's frame/tow hook and run the rope through

a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and, using

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the snatch block, pull out enough synthetic rope to

reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to

the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a

tree trunk protector or choker chain. Attach the

clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends

of the strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten

(tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).

HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING

The standard power steering system will provide

increased vehicle response and maneuverability in

tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical

steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted,

it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under

these conditions, you will observe a substantial

increase in steering effort, especially at very low

vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers.

NOTE:



Increased noise levels at the end of the steering

wheel travel are considered normal and do not

indicate that there is a problem with the power

steering system.



Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power

steering pump may make noise for a short

amount of time. This is due to the cold, thick

fluid in the steering system. This noise should

be considered normal, and it does not in any

way damage the steering system.

H

YDRAULIC

P

OWER

S

TEERING

F

LUID

C

HECK

Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined

service interval is not required. The fluid should

only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal

noises are apparent, and/or the system is not

functioning as anticipated. Check fluid level when

the engine is cold and off. Coordinate inspection

efforts through an authorized dealer.

If necessary, add fluid to restore to the proper

indicated level. With a clean cloth, wipe any spilled

fluid from all surfaces

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CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cruise

Control system, or the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) system:



Cruise Control will keep your vehicle at a

constant preset speed.



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will adjust the

vehicle speed up to the preset speed to main

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tain a distance with the vehicle ahead.

NOTE:



In vehicles equipped with ACC, if ACC is not

enabled, Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not

detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always be

aware of the feature selected.



Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at a

time. For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise Control

is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control will be

unavailable, and vice versa.

CAUTION!

Prolonged operation of the steering system at the

end of the steering wheel travel will increase the

steering fluid temperature and it should be

avoided when possible. Damage to the power

steering pump may occur.

WARNING!

Fluid level should be checked on a level surface

and with the engine off to prevent injury from

moving parts and to ensure accurate fluid level

reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturer's

recommended power steering fluid.

CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your power steer

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ing system as the chemicals can damage your

power steering components. Such damage is not

covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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C

RUISE

C

ONTROL

When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over

accelerator operations at speeds greater than

20 mph (32 km/h).
The Cruise Control buttons are located on the right

side of the steering wheel.

Cruise Control Buttons

To Activate

Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise

Control. The cruise indicator light in the instrument

cluster display will illuminate. To turn the system

off, push the on/off button a second time. The

cruise indicator light will turn off. The system

should be turned off when not in use.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Cruise Control on. When the vehicle has

reached the desired speed, push the SET (-) button

and release. Release the accelerator and the

vehicle will operate at the selected speed. Once a

speed has been set, a message “CRUISE CONTROL

SET TO MPH (km/h)” will appear indicating the set

speed. A cruise indicator light, along with set speed

will also appear and stay on in the instrument

cluster display when the speed is set.

NOTE:

The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed

and on level ground before pushing the SET (-)

button.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
When Cruise Control is set, you can increase the

speed by pushing the RES (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the RES (+) button, or SET (-) button

once will result in a 1 mph speed adjustment.

Each subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 mph.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust until the button is

released, then the new set speed will be estab

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lished.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the RES (+) button, or SET (-) button

once will result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment.

Each subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 km/h.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust until the button is

released, then the new set speed will be estab

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lished.

1 — On/Off Button
2 — CANCEL
3 — RES (+)
4 — SET (-)

WARNING!

Leaving the Cruise Control system on when not

in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set

the system or cause it to go faster than you

want. You could lose control and have an

accident. Always leave the system off when you

are not using it.

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To Accelerate For Passing

While the Cruise Controls is set, press the

accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal

is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.

USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HILLS

The transmission may downshift on hills to

maintain the vehicle set speed.
The Cruise Control system maintains speed up and

down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills

is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or

gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive

without Cruise Control.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)

button and release. Resume can be used at any

speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL

button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the

vehicle will deactivate the Cruise Control without

erasing the set speed from memory.
The following conditions will also deactivate the

Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from

memory:



Vehicle parking brake is applied



Stability event occurs



Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE



Engine overspeed occurs

Pushing the on/off button, or placing the ignition in

the OFF position, erases the set speed from

memory.

A

DAPTIVE

C

RUISE

C

ONTROL

(ACC)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving

convenience provided by Cruise Control while

traveling on highways and major roadways.

However, it is not a safety system and not designed

to prevent collisions. The Cruise Control function

performs differently if your vehicle is not equipped

with ACC

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ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control engaged

in light to moderate traffic conditions without the

constant need to reset your speed. ACC utilizes a

radar sensor and a forward facing camera

designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you

to maintain a set speed.

NOTE:



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.



Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica

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tions to the vehicle will affect the performance

of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli

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sion Warning system.



Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled)

will not detect vehicles directly ahead of you.

Always be aware of the feature selected

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WARNING!

Cruise Control can be dangerous where the

system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your

vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and

you could lose control and have an accident. Do

not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on

roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or

slippery.

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation

The buttons on the right side of the steering wheel

operate the ACC system.

Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons

WARNING!



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve

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nience system. It is not a substitute for active

driver involvement. It is always the driver’s

responsibility to be attentive of road, traffic,

and weather conditions, vehicle speed,

distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most

importantly, brake operation to ensure safe

operation of the vehicle under all road condi

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tions. Your complete attention is always

required while driving to maintain safe control

of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warn

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ings can result in a collision and death or

serious personal injury.



The ACC system:



Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming

vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a

stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a

disabled vehicle).



Cannot take street, traffic, and weather

conditions into account, and may be

limited upon adverse sight distance condi

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tions.



Does not always fully recognize complex

driving conditions, which can result in

wrong or missing distance warnings.



Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop

while following a vehicle ahead and hold

the vehicle for approximately two seconds

in the stop position. At this point, there will

be an “ACC May Cancel Soon” chime and

warning to the driver. When ACC is

cancelled, the system will release the

brakes and the driver must take over

braking. The system can be resumed

when the vehicle ahead drives off by

releasing the brake and pushing the

resume button on the steering wheel.

You should switch off the ACC system:



When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,

sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situa

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tions (i.e., in highway construction zones).



When entering a turn lane or highway off

ramp; when driving on roads that are winding,

icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep

uphill or downhill slopes.



When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.



When circumstances do not allow safe driving

at a constant speed.

WARNING!

1 — Adaptive Cruise Control On/Off Button
2 — Fixed Speed Cruise Control On/Off Button
3 — CANCEL
4 — Distance Button
5 — RES (+)
6 — SET (-)

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu

The instrument cluster display will show the

current ACC system settings. The information it

displays depends on ACC system status.
Push the ACC on/off button until one of the

following appears in the instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated, but the vehicle speed

setting has not been selected, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Set
When the RES (+) or the SET(-) button is pushed,

the display will read “ACC SET.”
When ACC is set, the set speed will show in the

instrument cluster display.
The ACC screen may display once again if any of

the following ACC activity occurs:



System Cancel



Driver Override



System Off



ACC Proximity Warning



ACC Unavailable Warning

The instrument cluster display will return to the last

display selected after five seconds of no ACC

display activity.

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The minimum set speed for the ACC system is

20 mph (32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the ready

state, the instrument cluster display will read “ACC

Ready.”
When the system is off, the instrument cluster

display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Off.”

NOTE:

You cannot engage ACC under the following condi

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tions:



When in 4WD Low



When brakes are applied



When the parking brake is applied



When the automatic transmission is in PARK,

REVERSE or NEUTRAL



When the vehicle speed is below the minimum

speed range



When the brakes are overheated



When the driver’s door is open at low speeds



When the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled at low

speed



When Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Full Off

mode is active

To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the

instrument cluster displays “ACC Ready.”
To turn the system off, push and release the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again.

At this time, the system will turn off and the

instrument cluster display will show “Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”

To Set A Desired ACC Speed

When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push

the SET (-) button and release. The instrument

cluster display will show the set speed.

NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control can be used without

ACC enabled. To change between the different

modes, push the ACC on/off button which turns

WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

system on when not in use is dangerous. You

could accidentally set the system or cause it to

go faster than you want. You could lose control

and have a collision. Always leave the system off

when you are not using it.

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the ACC and the Fixed Speed Cruise Control off.

Pushing the Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off

button will result in turning on (changing to) Fixed

Speed Cruise Control mode.

If ACC is set when the vehicle speed is below

20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed will default to

20 mph (32 km/h).

NOTE:

Fixed Speed Cruise Control cannot be set below

20 mph (32 km/h).
If either system is set when the vehicle speed is

above 20 mph (32 km/h), the set speed shall be

the current speed of the vehicle.

NOTE:



Keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal can

cause the vehicle to continue to accelerate

beyond the set speed. If this occurs, the

message “ACC DRIVER OVERRIDE” will display

in the instrument cluster display.



If you continue to accelerate beyond the set

speed while ACC is enabled, the system will not

be controlling the distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will

only be determined by the position of the accel

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erator pedal.

To Cancel

The following conditions cancel the ACC or Fixed

Speed Cruise Control systems:



The brake pedal is applied.



The CANCEL button is pushed.



An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event occurs.



The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE

position.



The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control

System (ESC/TCS) activates.



The vehicle parking brake is applied.



Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds.



Driver door is opened at low speeds.



A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) event occurs.



The driver switches ESC to Full Off mode.



The braking temperature exceeds normal range

(overheated).



The trailer brake is applied manually (if

equipped).

The following conditions will only cancel the ACC

system:



Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds



Driver door is opened at low speeds

To Turn Off

The system will turn off and clear the set speed in

memory if:



The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button

is pushed



The Fixed Speed Cruise Control on/off button is

pushed



The ignition is placed in the OFF position



4WD Low is engaged

To Resume

If there is a set speed in memory push the RES (+)

button and then remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster display

will display the last set speed.

WARNING!

In Fixed Speed Cruise Control mode (ACC not

enabled), the system will not react to vehicles

ahead. In addition, the proximity warning does

not activate and no alarm will sound even if you

are too close to the vehicle ahead since neither

the presence of the vehicle ahead nor the

vehicle-to-vehicle distance is detected. Be sure

to maintain a safe distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle ahead. Always be aware which

mode is selected.

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Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph

(32 km/h) when only Fixed Speed Cruise Control is

being used.
Resume can be used at any speed above 0 mph

(0 km/h) when ACC is active.

NOTE:



While in ACC mode, when the vehicle comes to

a complete stop longer than two seconds, the

system will cancel. The driver will have to apply

the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill.



ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary

vehicle in front of your vehicle in close proximity.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
After setting a speed, you can increase the set

speed by pushing the RES (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the RES (+) button, or SET (-) button

once will result in a 1 mph speed adjustment.

Each subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 mph.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust in 5 mph incre

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ments until the button is released. The new set

speed is reflected in the instrument cluster

display.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the RES (+) button, or SET (-) button

once will result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment.

Each subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 km/h.



If the button is continually pushed, the set

speed will continue to adjust in 10 km/h incre

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ments until the button is released. The new set

speed is reflected in the instrument cluster

display.

When ACC Is Active



When you use the SET (-) button to decelerate, if

the 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 applies the brake down to a full

stop when following a vehicle in front. If your

vehicle follows the vehicle in front to a standstill,

your vehicle will release the brakes two seconds

after coming to a full stop.



The ACC system maintains set speed when

driving uphill and downhill. 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.

When driving uphill and downhill, the ACC

system will cancel if the braking temperature

exceeds normal range (overheated).

WARNING!

The Resume function should only be used if

traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a

set speed that is too high or too low for

prevailing traffic and road conditions could

cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too

sharply for safe operation. Failure to follow these

warnings can result in a collision and death or

serious personal injury.

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Setting The Following Distance In ACC

The specified following distance for Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) can be set by varying the

distance setting between four bars (longest), three

bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short).

Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed,

ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle

ahead. This distance setting displays in the

instrument cluster display.

Distance Settings

To adjust the distance setting, push the Distance

button and release. Each time the button is

pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar

(longer). When the farthest distance is set, pushing

the Distance button again will reset to the shortest

distance.
If there is no vehicle ahead, the vehicle will

maintain the set speed. If a slower moving vehicle

is detected in the same lane, the instrument

cluster displays the ACC Set With Target Detected

Indicator Light, and the system adjusts vehicle

speed automatically to maintain the distance

setting, regardless of the set speed.
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 distance setting is changed.



The system disengages.

The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited;

however, the driver can always apply the brakes

manually, if necessary.

NOTE:

The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC

system applies the brakes.
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

instrument cluster display and a chime will sound

while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking

force.

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

autonomously.
Trailer Detect — If Equipped
When a trailer is detected, the ACC system

automatically defaults to the longest setting (four

bars). The setting can be overridden by pushing the

Distance button on the steering wheel.

Overtake Aid

When driving with ACC engaged and following a

vehicle, the system will provide an additional

acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist in

passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is

triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn

signal and will only be active when passing on the

left hand side.

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

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ACC Operation At Stop

If the ACC system brings your vehicle to a standstill

while following a vehicle ahead, your vehicle will

resume motion, without any driver interaction, if

the vehicle ahead starts moving within two

seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within

two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill,

the ACC with Stop system will cancel and the

brakes will release. A cancel message will display

on the instrument cluster display and produce a

warning chime. The driver must now manually

operate the vehicle’s accelerator and brakes.
While ACC with Stop is holding your vehicle at a

standstill, if the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the

driver door is opened, the ACC with Stop system

will cancel and the brakes will release. A cancel

message will display on the instrument cluster

display and produce a warning chime. The driver

must now manually operate the vehicle’s

accelerator and brakes.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF

VEHICLE” WARNING

The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” warning will display and a chime will

sound when conditions temporarily limit system

performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility,

such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may

also become temporarily blinded due to

obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these

cases, the instrument cluster display will display

“ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”

and the system will deactivate.
This message can sometimes be displayed while

driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. ice and snow,

or tunnels with reflective tiles). The ACC system will

recover after the vehicle has left these areas.

Under rare conditions, when the radar is not

tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this

warning may temporarily occur.

NOTE:

If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise

Control is still available.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning

or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located

in the camera in the center of the windshield, on

the forward side of the rearview mirror.
To keep the ACC system operating properly, it is

important to note the following maintenance

items:



Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully clear

the windshield.



Do not remove any screws from the sensor.

Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunc

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tion or failure and require a sensor realignment.



Do not attach or install any accessories near the

sensor, including transparent material or after

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market grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC

system failure or malfunction.

When the condition that deactivated the system is

no longer present, the system will return to the

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume

function by simply reactivating it.

NOTE:



If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar

Sensor” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the radar

sensor realigned at your authorized dealer.



Installing a snowplow, front-end protector, an

aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not

recommended. Doing so may block the sensor

and inhibit ACC/FCW operation.

WARNING!

When the ACC system is resumed, the driver

must ensure that there are no pedestrians,

vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision and death or serious personal injury.

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“CLEAN FRONT WINDSHIELD” WARNING

The “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front

Windshield” warning will display and a chime will

sound when conditions temporarily limit system

performance. This most often occurs at times of

poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain and

fog. The ACC system may also become temporarily

blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, dirt, or

ice on windshield, driving directly into the sun and

fog on the inside of glass. In these cases, the

instrument cluster display will show “ACC/FCW

Limited Functionality Clean Front Windshield” and

the system will have degraded performance.
This message can sometimes be displayed while

driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC/

FCW system will recover after the vehicle has left

these areas. Under rare conditions, when the

camera is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its

path this warning may temporarily occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver

should examine the windshield and the camera

located on the back side of the inside rearview

mirror. They may require cleaning or removal of an

obstruction.

When the condition that created limited

functionality is no longer present, the system will

return to full functionality.

NOTE:

If the “ACC/FCW Limited Functionality Clean Front

Windshield” message occurs frequently (e.g. more

than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,

mud, or other obstruction, have the windshield and

forward facing camera inspected at your autho

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rized dealer.

SERVICE ACC/FCW WARNING

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

displays “ACC/FCW Unavailable Service Required”

or “Cruise/FCW Unavailable Service Required”,

there may be an internal system fault or a

temporary malfunction that limits ACC

functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable

under normal conditions, ACC will be temporarily

unavailable. If this occurs, try activating ACC again

later, following an ignition cycle. If the problem

persists, see an authorized dealer.

Precautions While Driving With ACC

NOTE:



Aftermarket add-ons such as snowplows, lift

kits, and brush/grille bars can hinder module

performance. Ensure the radar/camera has no

obstructions in the field of view.



Height modifications can limit module perfor

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mance and functionality.



Do not put stickers or easy passes over the

camera/radar field of view.



Any modifications to the vehicle that may

obstruct the field of view of the radar/camera

are not recommended.

In certain driving situations, ACC may have

detection issues. In these cases, ACC may brake

late or unexpectedly. The driver needs to stay alert

and may need to intervene. The following are

examples of these types of situations:

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