Get Starting and Driving -> Adaptive Cruise Control Guide for Fiat 600 SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

MALFUNCTION

ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL

In the event of a malfunction, dashes

are displayed flashing and then fixed

(orange) instead of the speed setting.

Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership.

(where provided)

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WARNING For more information, refer

to the "Advanced Driver Assistance

Systems (ADAS) recommendations"

chapter in this section and "System

limits" in this chapter.

IMPORTANT

182) The cruise control function does not

guarantee compliance with the maximum

authorised speed and the safety distance

between vehicles, the driver remains

responsible for their driving. In the interest

of public safety, only use cruise control if

the traffic conditions enable vehicles to

drive at a steady speed and maintain

an adequate safety distance. Remain

vigilant while cruise control is activated.

If you press and hold one of the speed

setting modification buttons, your vehicle

may change speed very abruptly. When

descending a steep hill, the cruise control

system cannot prevent the vehicle

from exceeding the set speed. Brake if

necessary to control the vehicle speed.

On steep climbs or when towing, the set

speed may not be reached or maintained.

183) Never use the system in the following

situations: in an urban area with the risk of

pedestrians crossing the road; in heavy

traffic; on winding or steep roads; on

slippery or flooded roads; in poor weather

conditions; in the event of restricted

visibility for the driver; driving on a speed

circuit; driving on a rolling road; when

using a "space-saver" type spare wheel;

when using snow chains, non-slip covers

or studded tyres.

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The Adaptive Cruise Control

automatically decelerates the vehicle

when approaching a slower moving

vehicle. It then adjusts the vehicle

speed to follow the vehicle ahead at the

selected following distance. The vehicle

speed increases or decreases to follow

the vehicle ahead, but will not exceed

the set speed. It may apply limited

braking with activated brake lights.

If the vehicle ahead accelerates or

changes lane, the Adaptive Cruise

Control progressively accelerates the

vehicle to return to the stored set

speed. If the driver operates the turn

lights to overtake a slower vehicle,

the Adaptive Cruise Control allows

the vehicle to temporarily approach

the vehicle ahead to help passing it.

However, the set speed will never be

exceeded.

The Adaptive Cruise Control is an

enhancement of the cruise control with

the additional feature of maintaining a

certain following distance to the vehicle

ahead.

NOTE Primarily designed for driving

on main roads and motorways, this

system only works with moving

vehicles driving in the same direction as

your vehicle.

It uses radar and camera sensors to

detect the vehicles ahead fig. 186. If no

vehicle is detected in the driving path,

the Adaptive Cruise Control will behave

like a conventional cruise control.

The system can brake the vehicle until

a full stop. Depending on variant, the

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system can automatically accelerate

the vehicle after a full stop.

USE

Selecting the system

194)

With the engine running, press

successively on (3) fig. 187 until cruise

control mode is displayed on the

instrument panel

STEERING-MOUNTED

CONTROLS

after a few seconds, cruise control

mode is selected. The Driving aids

mini-view is displayed (grey) and cruise

control is ready to be activated

SET+

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Switching on cruise control

To activate Adaptive Cruise Control the

vehicle speed must be between 30-

180 km/h: for vehicles with electrified

dual clutch automatic transmission, the

Adaptive Cruise Control stays active

between 0-180 km/h.

press on (1): the current speed

becomes the speed setting (minimum

30 km/h or 0 km/h for vehicles with

electrified dual clutch automatic

transmission) and Adaptive Cruise

Control is immediately activated (green

display)

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(1) Activation of cruise control in

progress. Use the speed suggested by

the Road signs recognition

System activation is also subject to the

following conditions:

Modifying the speed setting

To change the speed setting using the

vehicle’s current speed:

driver's door closed

driver's seat belt fastened

mode D selected on the automatic

gearbox

parking brake released

(2) Increase/Decrease the speed

setting (if cruise control activated).

Activation of cruise control in progress

(if cruise control deactivated). Display

and configuration of the inter-vehicle

distance setting

for steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h),

make successive short presses

upwards/downwards on (2) to

increase/decrease

for steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h),

press and hold upwards/downwards

on (2) to increase/ decrease

if the vehicle is stationary, brake

pedal depressed

(3) Selection of cruise control alone or

Highway Driver Assist (depending on

version)/Deselection

The message "OK?" (1) fig. 188 is

displayed if all the activation conditions

are met.

(4) Switch on/pause cruise control at

the previously saved speed setting.

Confirmation of vehicle restart after

automatic stop

WARNING Prolonged pressing and

holding upwards/downwards on 3

causes a rapid change in vehicle

speed.

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When the function is activated, it is

possible to change the speed setting

using the speed suggested by the

Traffic Sign Recognition function

displayed on the instrument panel:

When passing the sign:

by unfastening the seat belt

by opening the driver's door

Press (4) or OK to reactivate cruise

control.

Display visualization

Following braking that has brought the

vehicle to a complete stop, if the traffic

conditions do not allow the vehicle to

begin moving again within 3 seconds

of stopping, press (4) or the accelerator

pedal to move off.

Press OK to save the suggested

speed. This value is then

immediately shown as the new

speed setting on the instrument

panel.

NOTE Cruise control remains active

following a gear change.

After passing the sign:

press OK. The message "OK?"

fig. 184 is displayed to confirm the

request to save

press OK again to save the

suggested speed. The new speed

setting value is displayed on the

instrument panel

WARNING When cruise control is

paused and the driver tries to reactivate

it, a specific message is temporarily

displayed if reactivation is impossible

(required conditions not met).

Changing the programmed speed

setting with the Traffic Sign

Recognition function

Pausing/resumption of cruise

control

Press (4) or depress the brake pedal.

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Depending on the Adaptive Cruise

Control status, different notifications

are shown in the instrument panel

display, fig. 189:

Press OK to accept the speed

suggested by the function on the

instrument panel, then press again to

confirm.

The symbol

is displayed if all the

activation conditions are met.

Cruise control may also have been

paused:

(1) Speed selection

(2) Cruise control activated

(3) Cruise control paused

automatically, if the Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC) system is triggered

by shifting to neutral or engaging

reverse gear

WARNING If the selected speed is

far from the current vehicle speed, a

strong acceleration or deceleration is

felt.

(4) Cruise control ready to be resumed

Changing the inter-vehicle distance

Press (2) to display distance setting

thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or

"Close"), then make successive short

by using the electric parking brake

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presses upwards/downwards to select

a threshold.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL WITH

Cruise control paused, but

STOP&GO FUNCTION

For vehicles with automatic

The distance set is shown through the

bars (2) fig. 189.

cannot be activated. All the operating

conditions have not been met.

transmission/Electric Drive Unit,

Adaptive Cruise Control allows to

maintain the selected distance behind a

braking vehicle until a complete stop is

reached.

After a few seconds, the option is

accepted and will be memorised when

the ignition is switched off.

Cruise control paused,

awaiting confirmation for reactivation.

All the operating conditions are met.

The driver must keep a sufficient safety

distance from the vehicle in front.

If the system has stopped your vehicle

behind another vehicle, next to the set

Adaptive Cruise Control

Temporarily exceeding the speed

setting

active, vehicle upfront is detected.

speed is shown the symbol

. This

Depress the accelerator pedal. The

system is suspended as long as the

acceleration is maintained. The speed

setting flashes as long as the current

speed of the vehicle is higher than the

speed setting.

symbol notifies, that the vehicle is hold

automatically in stop position.

Cruise control suspended,

following brief acceleration by the

driver.

(yellow) (with acoustic message)

While the vehicle is hold in

stop position, the following

recommendations should be followed:

do not leave the vehicle

do not open the load compartment

do not engage the reverse gear

do not drop off or pick up

Brake or accelerate, depending on the

context.

Deselecting the system

Press successively on (3) until OFF

mode is displayed on the instrument

panel. After a few seconds, cruise

control mode is deselected. The Driving

aids mini-view disappears.

(red) (with acoustic message)

Take back control of the vehicle

immediately: the system cannot

manage the current driving situation.

passengers

Within three seconds after the vehicle

has been stopped by the system, if the

target vehicle moves, the vehicle slowly

moves again.

(with acoustic message) The

Cruise control selected, but

system refuses to activate cruise

control, as the necessary conditions

are not fulfilled.

cannot be activated. All the operating

conditions have not been met.

After three seconds, accelerate or

press button (4) to drive away. Pay

attention to the surroundings of the

vehicle when driving away.

Cruise control selected,

awaiting confirmation for activation. All

the operating conditions are met.

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If the vehicle stays stopped for more

than 5 minutes or if the driver's door

is opened or the driver's seat belt is

unfastened, then the electric parking

brake is applied automatically to

hold the vehicle. The symbol

will illuminate. To release the electric

parking brake, if the manual gearbox

has the gear engaged or the electrified

dual clutch transmission/Electric Dive

Unit are in position D, press the

accelerator pedal.

SYSTEM LIMITS

196)

After a sudden lane change, the

system needs a certain time to detect

the next preceding vehicle. So if a new

vehicle is detected, the system may

accelerate instead of braking.

The Adaptive Cruise Control does

ignore the oncoming traffic.

The Adaptive Cruise Control does

not consider pedestrians and animals

for braking and driving off.

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vehicles not running in the middle of

the lane fig. 191

The Adaptive Cruise Control

considers stopped vehicles only at low

speed.

Do not use the Adaptive Cruise

Control when towing a trailer.

Do not use the Adaptive Cruise

Control on roads with an incline of

more than 10%.

195)

DRIVER'S ATTENTION

Use the Adaptive Cruise Control

carefully on bends or mountain roads,

as it can lose the vehicle ahead and

needs time to detect it again

do not use the system on slippery

roads as it can create rapid changes in

tyre traction (wheel spinning), so that

you could lose control of the vehicle

do not use the Adaptive Cruise

Control during rain, snow or heavy dirt,

as the radar sensor can be covered by

a water film, dust, ice or snow. This

reduce or suppresses completely the

visibility. In case of sensor blockage,

clean the sensor cover

As the radar's field of detection is quite

narrow, it is possible that the system

may not detect:

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vehicles of reduced width, e.g.

motorcycles, scooters fig. 190

vehicles entering a corner

vehicles suddenly pulling out

Deactivate the system in the following

situations:

do not use the system when the

spare wheel is in use

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Hill considerations

RADAR UNIT

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System performance on hills depends

on vehicle speed, vehicle load, traffic

conditions and the road gradient. It

may not detect a vehicle in your path

while driving on hills. On steep hills, you

may have to use the accelerator pedal

to maintain your vehicle speed.

When going downhill you may have

to brake to maintain or reduce your

speed.

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when driving in a tight bend fig. 192

when approaching a roundabout

when following a vehicle not

detected by system, e.g., a motorcycle

when the vehicle ahead sharply

decelerates

The radar unit is located in the middle

of the front bumper (fig. 195).

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FAULT

In the event of an Adaptive Cruise

Control fault, a warning light is

illuminated in the instrument panel

display and a warning message is

displayed in the instrument panel

display accompanied by an audible

signal.

Note that applying the brake

deactivates the system.

The speed limit recognition may not

operate correctly if traffic signs do not

comply with the Vienna Convention

on Road Signs and Signals. Have the

system checked by a Fiat Dealership.

As a safety measure, do not use the

system if the brake lights are faulty. Do

not use the system if the front bumper

is damaged.

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when a vehicle cuts in sharply

between your vehicle and the vehicle

ahead fig. 193

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camera or on the front bumper; in case of

a brake lamp failure.

event of a frontend impact, do not use the

system. The front bumper may appear to

be intact, however the sensor behind may

be affected and react incorrectly. After an

accident, consult a Fiat Dealership to verify

and adjust the radar unit position.

199) The usage of a license plate support

on the front bumper may affect the proper

radar unit functionality. When using a

license plate support, follow the markings

and indications on the front bumper.

IMPORTANT

192) If the vehicle has undergone any of

the following modifications, do not use the

system: carrying long objects on roof bars;

towing; front end of the vehicle modified

(for example by adding long-range

headlamps or painting the front bumper);

obstructed radar.

193) If the driver activates the direction

indicator to overtake a slower vehicle,

cruise control may temporarily reduce the

distance to the target vehicle to facilitate

overtaking, without exceeding the speed

setting.

184) Pay the utmost attention while driving

at all times and be always ready to press

the brakes if needed.

185) The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

186) The device is not activated in

presence of pedestrians, oncoming

vehicles in the opposite direction of travel

or moving in the crosswise direction and

stationary objects (e.g. a vehicle standing

in a queue or a broken down vehicle).

187) The device cannot take account of

road, traffic and weather conditions and

conditions of poor visibility (e.g. fog).

188) The device does not always fully

recognise complicated driving conditions

which could cause incorrect or non-

existing determination of the safe distance

to be held.

WARNING

194) The complete driver attention is

always required while driving with adaptive

cruise control. The driver stays fully

in control of the vehicle because the

brake pedal, the accelerator pedal and

61) The system may have limited operation

or not work at all in weather conditions

such as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy

snow.

62) The section of the bumper area in

front the sensor or the radar sensor itself

must not be covered with stickers, auxiliary

headlights or any other object.

63) Operation can be adversely affected

by any structural change made to the

vehicle, such as a modification to the front

geometry, tyre change, or a heavier than

standard load of the vehicle.

64) Incorrect repairs made on the front

part of the car (e.g. bumper, chassis) may

alter the position of the radar sensor, and

adversely affect its operation. Go to a Fiat

Dealership for any operation of this type.

65) Do not tamper with or carry out any

intervention on the radar sensor or on the

camera on the windscreen glass. In the

event of a sensor failure, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

the button

have priority over any

adaptive cruise control operation.

195) When the system is deactivated or

cancelled, the vehicle will no longer be

held at a stop and can start moving.

Be always prepared to manually apply

the brake to hold the vehicle stationary.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being

held at a stop by adaptive cruise control.

Always move the PRND command to park

position P and switch off the ignition

before leaving the vehicle.

196) The system's automatic brake force

does not permit hard braking and the

braking level may not be sufficient to avoid

a collision.

197) Do not use the adaptive cruise

control on steep hill roads.

189) The device cannot apply the

maximum braking force: the car will not be

stopped completely.

190) The radar is provided with defrosting

system. For this reason, it can reach high

temperatures in some conditions. If you

need to operate in the zone surrounding

the sensor, wait for at least 30 seconds

from when the engine is switched off.

191) If any of the following malfunctions

occurs, do not use the system: following

an impact on the windscreen close to the

198) The radar unit was aligned carefully

during manufacture. Therefore, in the

66) Do not wash with high-pressure jets

in the bumper lower area: in particular

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