RAM ProMaster (2023 year). Manual in english — page 6

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To Vary The Speed Setting

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

speed by pushing the SET (+) button or decrease

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



Pushing the SET (+), 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 established.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the SET (+), 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 established.

To Accelerate For Passing

While the Cruise Control is set, press the accelerator

to pass 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) up to the

maximum speed of 100 mph (160 km/h).

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC

button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the

vehicle will deactivate the Cruise Control without

erasing the set speed from memory.

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 accelerate (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 (If Equipped)

WARNING!



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve

-

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

-

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 condi

-

tions into account, and may be limited upon

adverse sight distance conditions.



Does not always fully recognize complex

driving conditions, which can result in

wrong or missing distance warnings.

You should not utilize the ACC system:



When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,

sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situa

-

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 — Distance Increase Button
2 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
3 — CANC/Cancel
4 — Distance Decrease Button
5 — SET (+)/Accel
6 — Fixed Speed Cruise Control On/Off
7 — RES/Resume
8 — SET (-)/Decel

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Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped)

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 Adaptive Cruise Control (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 SET (+) or the SET (-) button is pushed,

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 the 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 there is a stationary vehicle in front of

your vehicle in close proximity

1 — Distance Setting Button
2 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
3 — CANC/Cancel
4 — Active Speed Limiter Button
5 — SET (+)/Accel
6 — Fixed Speed Cruise Control On/Off
7 — RES/Resume
8 — SET (-)/Decel

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To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control

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

instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”

Then proceed to setting the desired speed as

described in the next section.
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 read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”

The system will also turn off during any of the

conditions listed in “To Turn Off”

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To Set A Desired Speed

When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push

the SET (+) button or 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

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 Adap

-

tive cruise control light will flash and, if a target

is detected by the sensor, the target graphics

will also flash.



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

-

erator pedal.

Desired Driving Speed Through A Detected

Speed Sign

The Active Driving Assist (ADA) system allows the

driver to set the detected speed sign

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the new desired driving speed. The Traffic Sign

Assist (TSA) system will suggest the new detected

speed sign on the cluster and then the driver can

decide to confirm the speed sign capturing by

pressing the RES (resume) button.

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.

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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To Cancel

The following conditions cancel the ACC or Fixed

Speed Cruise Control systems:



The brake pedal is applied



The CANC (cancel) button is pushed



The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) activates



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



The braking temperature exceeds normal range

(overheated)

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

To Resume

If there is a set speed in memory, push the RES

(resume) button and remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster display

will show the last set speed.

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:



If your vehicle is at standstill longer than

two seconds, the driver will either have to push

the RES (resume) button, or apply the acceler

-

ator pedal to reengage the Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) to the existing set speed.



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 SET (+) button, or decrease

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



Pushing the SET (+), 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 increments until the

button is released. The new set speed is reflected in

the instrument cluster display.

Metric Speed (km/h)



Pushing the SET (+), 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 increments until the

button is released. The new set speed is reflected in

the instrument cluster display.

NOTE:

When you override and push the SET (+) button or

SET (-) button, the new set speed will be the current

speed of the vehicle.

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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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 decelerates the vehicle to a full

stop when following the vehicle in front. If your

vehicle follows the vehicle in front to a standstill,

after two seconds the driver will either have to

push the RES (resume) button, or apply the

accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC to the

existing set speed.



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 tempera

-

ture exceeds normal range (overheated).

Setting The Following Distance In ACC

The specified following distance for 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 will show in the instrument cluster display.

Distance Settings

To adjust the distance setting, push the Distance

Setting Button and release. Each time the button is

pushed, the distance setting decreases by one bar

(longer). Once the longest setting is reached, if the

button is pushed again it will be set to the shortest

setting available.
If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane,

the instrument cluster display will show the ACC Set

With Target Detected Light. The system will then adjust

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

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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.

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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Overtake Aid

When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (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.

ACC Operation At Stop

In the event that the ACC system brings your

vehicle to a standstill while following a vehicle in

front, if the vehicle in front starts moving within two

seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, your

vehicle will resume motion without the need for

any driver action.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within

two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill,

the driver will either have to push the RES (resume)

button, or apply the accelerator pedal to reengage

the ACC to the existing set speed.

NOTE:

After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a stand

-

still for approximately three consecutive minutes,

the parking brake will be activated, and the ACC

system will be canceled.
While ACC is holding your vehicle at a standstill, if

the driver tries to leave the vehicle, the parking

brake will be activated and the ACC system will be

canceled.

Display Warnings And Maintenance

RADAR SENSOR UNAVAILABILITY WARNING

The “ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blinded”

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

this warning message 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 Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blinded” warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise

Control can be still enabled.
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 center of the vehicle behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC system operating properly, it is

important to note the following maintenance

items:



Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the

sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to

damage the sensor lens.



Do not remove any screws from the sensor.

Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunc

-

tion or failure and require a sensor realignment.



If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is

damaged due to a collision, see an authorized

dealer for service.



Do not attach or install any accessories near the

sensor, including transparent material or after

-

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.

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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NOTE:



If the “ACC Front Radar Sensor Temporarily

Blinded” 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 an 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 operation.

“ACC LIMITED FUNCTIONALITY CAMERA

BLOCKED” WARNING

The “ACC Limited Functionality Camera Blocked”

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 and fog on the inside of glass. In these

cases, the instrument cluster display will read

“ACC Limited Functionality Camera Blocked” and

the system will have degraded performance.

This message can sometimes be displayed while

driving in adverse weather conditions. The ACC

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 Limited Functionality Camera Blocked”

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 an authorized dealer.

SERVICE ACC WARNING

If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster

display reads “ACC Unavailable Service Required” or

“Cruise 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

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:

TOWING A TRAILER

Towing a trailer is not recommended when

using ACC.

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OFFSET DRIVING

ACC may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that

is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle

merging in from a side lane. There may not be

sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset

vehicle may move in and out of the line of travel,

which can cause your vehicle to brake or

accelerate unexpectedly.

Offset Driving Condition Example

TURNS AND BENDS

When driving on a curve with ACC engaged, the

system may increase or decrease the vehicle

speed for stability, with no vehicle ahead detected.

Once the vehicle is out of the curve, the system will

resume your original set speed. This is a part of

normal ACC system functionality.

NOTE:

On tight turns ACC performance may be limited.

USING ACC ON HILLS

ACC performance may be limited when driving on

hills. ACC may not detect a vehicle in your lane

depending on the speed, vehicle load, traffic

conditions, and the steepness of the hill.

ACC Hill Example

LANE CHANGING

ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in

the lane in which you are traveling. In the following

lane changing example, ACC has not yet detected

the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the

vehicle until it's too late for the ACC system to take

action. ACC may not detect a vehicle until it is

completely in the lane. There may not be sufficient

distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Always be

attentive and ready to apply the brakes if necessary.

Lane Changing Example

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NARROW VEHICLES

Some narrow vehicles traveling near the outer

edges of the lane or edging into the lane are not

detected until they have moved fully into the lane.

There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle

ahead.

Narrow Vehicle Example

STATIONARY OBJECTS AND VEHICLES

ACC does not react to stationary objects or

vehicles. For example, ACC will not react in

situations where the vehicle you are following

exits your lane and the vehicle ahead is stopped in

your lane. It will consider this stopped vehicle a

stationary object as it did not previously detect

movement from it. Always be attentive and ready

to apply the brakes if necessary.

Stationary Object And Stationary Vehicle Example

TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED

The Traffic Sign Assist (TSA) system uses a camera

mounted on the windshield, as well as map data

when the vehicle is equipped with Navigation, to

detect recognizable road signs such as:



Speed limits



School zones



No passing zones

NOTE:



The TSA system will automatically display the

road sign detected in the unit of measurement

(mph or km/h) selected within Uconnect

Settings or within the instrument cluster display.



If no speed limit signs are detected, the system

will revert to the speed limit signs that are

stored in the Navigation system.



The system always checks the traffic signs indi

-

cating the current speed limit signs. The system is

able to recognize and display up to two different

road signs in the instrument cluster display.

A

CTIVATION

/D

EACTIVATION

The TSA System can be enabled/disabled within

the Uconnect system through the Safety/Driver

Assistance menu. System ON is signaled by road

signs shown on the instrument cluster display.

NOTE:

Even if the system is OFF, the speed limit sign will

be displayed when the driver selects it in the HOME

screen.

T

RAFFIC

S

IGN

A

SSIST

M

ODES

TSA has three selectable modes of operation that

are available through the Uconnect system.
Visual
When Visual is selected, the system will alert

the driver when the current speed of the vehicle

exceeds the detected speed limit by showing a

graphic in the instrument cluster display.

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Visual + Chime
When Visual + Chime is selected, the system will alert

the driver when the current speed of the vehicle

exceeds the detected speed limit by showing a graphic

in the instrument cluster display, and by sounding an

audible alert. The audible alert will last for 10 seconds,

and the visual alert will remain on as long as the vehicle

is exceeding the speed limit.
TSA Off
When the TSA system is turned off, the system will not

show any traffic signs (unless selected in the HOME

screen, which will show detected speed limit signs),

and no alerts will be issued to the driver.

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NDICATIONS

O

N

T

HE

D

ISPLAY

Detected traffic signs are shown in the instrument

cluster display, and can display any combination of

signs at one time (e.g. speed limit, speed limit and

supplemental info, and “Do Not Pass” signs)

depending on what information is available.
When a newly detected speed limit is higher than

the current speed limit, the display will update

along with an up arrow.
When a newly detected speed limit is lower than

the current speed limit, the display will update

along with a down arrow.

NOTE:

Up or down arrows will be displayed for up to

five seconds.

Traffic Signs Recognized

Supplemental Information
Supplemental information may be displayed along

with a newly detected speed limit indicating

special circumstances the driver should be aware

of. Available supplemental information includes:



School



Construction



Rain



Snow



Fog

Speed Limit Exceeded
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds the displayed

speed limit by 3 mph (5 km/h), the speed limit sign

on the instrument cluster display will show a red

outline to alert the driver.

1 — Current Speed Limit
2 — No Passing Zone Detected
3 — Next Speed Limit Detected With

Supplemental Information (School Zone)

WARNING!

Active Driving Assist is an SAE Level 2 Driver

Assist feature, requiring driver attention at all

times. To prevent serious injury or death:



Always remember that the Active Driver Assist

system is a convenience system that cannot

accurately detect all situations. Complete

attention is always required while driving even

when using ADA.



Always remain alert and be ready to take

control of the vehicle in the event that the

Active Driving Assist system disables.



Always keep your hands on the steering wheel

when the Active Driving Assist system is acti

-

vated, deactivated, or otherwise lacks full

functionality as described in this section.



Do not use a hand-held device when the Active

Driving Assist system is engaged.



Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles

and pay attention to traffic conditions.

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ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED

O

PERATION

The Active Driving Assist (ADA) system is combined

with the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system,

and centers the vehicle in the driving lane while

traveling at speeds up to 93 mph (150 km/h).
For ACC system operating instructions and system

limitations, see

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NOTE:



The driver should always obey traffic laws and

speed limits. Never drive above applicable

speed limit restrictions.



The driver can override ADA at any time by

braking, accelerating, or steering the vehicle.

Just like ACC, ADA will maintain a set speed as long

as the set distance between your vehicle and the

vehicle in front is maintained. ADA will also keep

your vehicle centered between the lane lines, and

monitor for other vehicles in adjacent lanes by

utilizing the Blind Spot Monitoring sensors.
ADA uses sensors within the steering wheel to

monitor driver attentiveness. ADA requires the

driver’s hands on the steering wheel at all times.
The system will generally aim to keep the vehicle

centered in the lane, but when the driver turns the

steering wheel (e.g. to move farther away from a

large vehicle in the next lane) the system will

reduce its control and enter "co-steering" mode.

While in co-steering mode, the system will provide

reduced assistance and allow the driver to control

the path of the vehicle. Once the driver stops

providing input to the steering wheel, the system

will require a few seconds to fully resume lane

centering assistance, especially during curves.



Do not place any objects on the steering wheel

(e.g. steering wheel covers) which could inter

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fere with the hand detection sensors.



Always pay attention to the road when using

the Active Driving Assist system. ADA will not

steer to avoid safety hazards, construction

zones, objects, or roadway impediments.

You need to maintain control to steer and

brake the vehicle in such situations and when

merging into traffic, entering the highway,

making a turn for crossing traffic, or stopping

for traffic control devices.

WARNING!

WARNING!

The Active Driving Assist (ADA) system is a

convenience system. It is not a substitute for

active driver involvement. It is always the driver’s

responsibility to be attentive of road traffic, weather

conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle

ahead, position in the lane compared to other

vehicles, and brake operation to ensure safe

operation of the vehicle under all road conditions.

Your complete attention is always required while

driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision and death or serious personal injury.
You should not utilize the ADA system:



When driving in complex driving situations

(e.g. urban environments, construction zones,

etc.), adverse weather or low visibility condi

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tions (e.g. rain, snow, fog, sleet, dust), or

adverse road conditions (e.g. heavy traffic,

worn or missing lane markings, etc.).



When entering a highway on-ramp or exiting

an off-ramp, when driving on roads that are

icy, snow covered, or slippery.



When circumstances do not allow safe driving

at a constant speed.

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Active Driving Assist On/Off Button

To enable the Active Driving Assist system,

proceed as follows:
1. Push the Active Driving Assist on/off button

located on the right side of the steering

wheel. The steering wheel image will display

white in the instrument cluster display until

the system is engaged. If ACC was previously

turned off, pushing this button will activate

just the lane centering feature of the ADA

system. Push the ACC button to activate both

ACC and ADA Systems.

2. If ACC was active and engaged before pushing the

ADA on/off button, ACC will remain engaged and

ADA will become enabled and then engaged (once

all other conditions are met).

3. If ACC was not enabled before pushing the ADA

on/off button, push the SET (+) button or the

SET (-) button and release when the desired

driving speed is shown in the instrument

cluster display.

4. If desired, adjust the ACC distance setting by

pushing the Distance Setting button.

When all system conditions are met as described

in “System Engagement Conditions” in the next

section, the system will engage and the steering

wheel image in the display will change to green.

Active Driving Assist Engaged (Steering Wheel Green)

NOTE:

Along with the color change of the steering wheel

image, the glow effect of the instrument cluster

display will also change to green when ADA is

engaged.

System Engagement Conditions
The following conditions must be met before the

system will engage:



Active Driving Assist system is enabled



ACC is active



Driver seat belt is buckled



System detects visible lane markings



Vehicle is traveling below 93 mph (150 km/h)



Vehicle is centered in lane



Turn signal is not activated



Vehicle is not in a tight curve



Driver has hands on steering wheel

NOTE:



The driver should always obey traffic laws and

speed limits. Never drive above applicable

speed limit restrictions.



The driver can override ADA at any time by

braking, accelerating, or steering the vehicle.

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

For the system to detect the driver’s hands on

the steering wheel, the wheel must be gripped

on the outside. Gripping the inside areas of the

steering wheel will not satisfy the hands-on

condition to engage the system.

Do Not Grip Inside Of Steering Wheel

System Deactivation
The system will be deactivated in any of the

following situations:



If the system has detected driver inattentive

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ness, and has gone through all escalation warn

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ings after hands are no longer detected on the

steering wheel



If lane markings are no longer detected



If the brake pedal is pressed or ACC system is

deactivated



If the Active Driving Assist on/off button is

pushed again (ADA will turn off)



If a turn signal is used (unless a target is in the

blind spot zone on the same side the turn signal

is being applied)



If the driver applies enough input to the steering

wheel



If the driver’s seat belt is released



If the vehicle speed exceeds 93 mph (150 km/h)



If the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system

becomes active and is providing warnings/

braking



Pushing the Active Driving Assist on/off button

will turn the system off. All other deactivation

conditions will place the system back into the

“enabled” state with the steering wheel indi

-

cator displayed in white until all engagement

conditions are met again.



When the system is deactivated, the system

status indicator lights will turn off, Active Lane

Management will return to its previous state,

and ACC will disable.

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The Active Driving Assist system status can always

be viewed in the instrument cluster display, and

status changes are shown by changes in color of

the system’s indicator lights.
As the system detects driver inattentiveness as

previously described

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status indicator lights will change from green,

to yellow, to red, while the steering wheel icon

on the display moves up the screen to the center.

The following indicators will change in color as

warnings to the driver escalate:



Active Driving Assist Indicator (steering wheel

icon in the instrument cluster display)



Glow effect of the instrument cluster display

If driver attention is not returned, the system will

deactivate.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Off



ADA is not turned on/enabled by the driver.

Active Driving Assist Indicators Are White



ADA is turned on/enabled by the driver, but the

system is not actively providing steering to the

vehicle.

Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Green



The system detects driver is attentive and is

actively steering the vehicle.

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Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Yellow



Driver inattentiveness has been detected,

warning the driver to place hands on the

steering wheel.

Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Red



Driver inattentiveness is still being detected,

warning the driver to place hands on the

steering wheel. This warning is also issued when

the system has detected a tight curve and is

warning the driver to take control

NOTE:

The driver MUST replace hands on the steering

wheel and take control of the vehicle when the

system is deactivated.

Active Driving Assist Cancelled Message

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ANEUVER

If the driver’s hands are removed from the steering

wheel, a counter will start in order to display and

activate visual and acoustic alerts. When the

absence of hands is detected, the system will start

Minimum Risk Maneuver for bringing the vehicle in

a safe position.
After 23 seconds from the absence of the hands on

the steering wheel, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

system will apply a brake jerk to warn the driver to take

vehicle control. If, after another 3 seconds the driver

does not take the control of the vehicle, the system will

apply a second brake jerk.
Subsequently, if the absence of hands on the steering

wheel persists, the system will apply an automatic

braking intervention to bring the vehicle to the stop.

As soon as the standstill condition is reached, the

hazard emergency lights will be activated. Then, the

system will unlock the doors (if previously locked). If the

driver takes control of the vehicle during the Minimum

Risk Maneuver by placing the hands on the steering

wheel or pressing the pedal throttle, the system will

behave normally and the Minimum Risk Maneuver will

be stopped.

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TATUS

Along with changes in the system’s indicator lights

(green, yellow, and red), the system can also issue a

steering wheel vibration to accompany these warnings.

The vibration warning (if enabled) will occur if the

vehicle crosses a lane marker, for example, when

driving on a tight curve. This feature can be turned

on or off within the Uconnect system

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IMITATIONS

WARNING!

Active Driving Assist is an SAE Level 2 Driver

Assist feature, requiring driver attention at all

times. To prevent serious injury or death:



Always remember that the Active Driver Assist

system is a convenience system that cannot

accurately detect all situations. Complete

attention is always required while driving even

when using ADA.



Always remain alert and be ready to take

control of the vehicle in the event that the

Active Driving Assist system disables.



Always keep your hands on the steering wheel

when the Active Driving Assist system is acti

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vated, deactivated, or otherwise lacks full

functionality as described in this section.

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The Active Driving Assist system DOES NOT:



Warn or prevent collisions with other vehicles



Steer your vehicle around stopped vehicles,

slower vehicles, construction equipment,

pedestrians, or animals



Respond to traffic lights or stop signs



Merge onto highways or exit off ramps



Turn your vehicle



Change lanes



React to cross traffic

NOTE:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a core component

of ADA. For ACC system limitations

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The Active Driving Assist system may have limited

or reduced functionality when one of the following

conditions occur:



The vehicle’s radar sensors and/or forward facing

camera is damaged, covered, misaligned, or

obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice, snow, etc.)



If the suspension alignment is not correct, if the

vehicle is modified (e.g. lifting or lowering the

suspension, installing different sized wheels

or tires)



Driving near highway toll booths

NOTE:

If damage to the windshield occurs, have the wind

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shield replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST —

IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense Park Assist system provides visual

and audible indications of the distance between

the rear, and if equipped, the front fascia/bumper

and a detected obstacle when backing up or

moving forward (e.g. during a parking maneuver).

For limitations of the system (e.g. during a parking

maneuver), see

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NOTE:



The system is designed to assist the driver and

not to substitute the driver.



The driver must stay in full control of the vehicle's

acceleration and braking and is responsible for

controlling the vehicle's movements.

ParkSense will retain the last system state

(enabled or disabled) from the last ignition cycle

when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
ParkSense is active when the gear selector is

shifted to REVERSE or to a forward gear and an

obstacle is detected, as long as the system is on.



Do not use a hand-held device when the Active

Driving Assist system is engaged.



Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles

and pay attention to traffic conditions.



Do not place any objects on the steering wheel

(e.g. steering wheel covers) which could inter

-

fere with the hand detection sensors.



Always pay attention to the road when using the

Active Driving Assist system. ADA will not steer to

avoid safety hazards, construction zones, objects,

or roadway impediments. You need to maintain

control to steer and brake the vehicle in such situ

-

ations and when merging into traffic, entering the

highway, making a turn for crossing traffic, or stop

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ping for traffic control devices.

WARNING!