DRIVER SUPPORT
Adaptive Cruise Control*18
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vehicles ahead, the vehicle will return to the
set speed.
Automatic standby mode
Adaptive Cruise Control may go into standby
mode if:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC19) helps the
driver maintain a constant speed with a set
time interval to the vehicle ahead.
If the Curve Speed Assist (CSA)* function is
activated, it may also affect the vehicle's
speed.
the wheels lose traction
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Adaptive Cruise Control can help provide a
more relaxed driving experience on long trips
on highways or long, straight roads with even
traffic flows.
the engine speed (rpm) is too low/high
the temperature in the brake system
becomes too high
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.
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the vehicle's speed goes below 30 km/h
(20 mph).
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The driver must then control the vehicle's
speed.
The driver is advised to read all sec-
tions in the Owner's Manual about this
function to learn of its limitations,
which the driver must be aware of
before using the function.
Related information
Cruise control (p. 275)
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Selecting and activating cruise control
(p. 276)
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Deactivating cruise control (p. 277)
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Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.
The camera/radar sensor measures the distance to
the vehicle ahead.
The driver sets a speed and a time interval to
the vehicle ahead. If the camera/radar sensor
detects a slower-moving vehicle ahead, your
vehicle's speed will be automatically adapted
according to the set time interval to that vehi-
cle. When there are no longer slower-moving
Adaptive Cruise Control regulates speed by
accelerating and braking. It is normal for the
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Depending on market, this function can be either standard or optional.
Adaptive Cruise Control
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* Option/accessory.
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