cruise control CHRYSLER 300 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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electronically-controlled safety systems, including the
airbag system
•Airbag disable light status (if equipped)
•Timeof airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
•Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
•Impact acceleration and angle
•Seat belt status
•Brake status (service and parking brakes)
•Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
•Engine control status (including engine speed)
•Transmission gear selection
•Cruise control status
•Traction/stability control status
•Tire Pressure Monitoring System status
Child Restraints
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time, including babies and children. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
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▫To Resume Speed.................... 152
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 152
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 153
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
— If Equipped........................ 154
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 156
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 157
▫To Activate......................... 158
▫To Set a Desired ACC Speed............ 158
▫To Cancel.......................... 159
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 160
▫To Resume Speed.................... 160
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 161▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 162
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu..... 164
▫Display Warnings And Maintenance....... 168
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC...... 171
▫General Information.................. 174
▫Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode............................. 175
Rear Park Assist...................... 177
Overhead Console..................... 180
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 181
▫Sunglasses Storage................... 181
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 181
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 183
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•The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
•The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in
REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control is on.
One of the following messages will display in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if
equipped) if a pedal adjustment is attempted when the
system is locked out: “Adjustable Pedal Disabled —
Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal Dis-
abled — Vehicle In Reverse.”
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the memory switch on the driver’s door
trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to pre-
programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”
in this section.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim-
ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the
adjustable pedal’s path.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over the
accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control lever located on the right
side of the steering wheel operates the system.
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WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve-
hicle could go too fast for the conditions and you
could lose control. An accident could be the result.
Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic
or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or
slippery.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED
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.ACC will allow you to keep cruise control engaged in
light to moderate traffic conditions without the constant
need to reset your cruise control. ACC utilizes an infrared
sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
NOTE:
•If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you,
ACC will maintain a fixed set speed.
•If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will
apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to
maintain a preset following distance, while matching
the speed of the vehicle ahead.
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WARNING!
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience
system. It is not a substitute for active driving
involvement. It is always the driver ’s responsibil-
ity 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
conditions. Your complete attention is always re-
quired while driving to maintain safe control of
your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can
result in an accident or serious personal injury.The
ACC system:
•Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles,
and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a
traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions
into account, and may be limited upon adverse
sight distance conditions.
•Does not predict the lane curvature or the move-
ment of preceding vehicles and will not compen-
sate for such changes.
•Does not always fully recognize complex driving
conditions, which can result in wrong or missing
distance warnings.
•May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light
(for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining
on the front of the vehicle.
•Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s
braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle
to a complete stop.
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WARNING!
You should switch off the ACC system:
•When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,
sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations
(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; and when towing a trailer.
•When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a
constant speed.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in an
accident or serious personal injury.The Cruise Control system has two control modes.
•Adaptive cruise control mode for maintaining an
appropriate distance between vehicles.
•Normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode for cruising
at a constant preset speed. For additional information,
refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”
in this section. Note: The system will not react to
preceding vehicles. Always be aware of the mode
selected.
You can change the mode by using the control lever. The
two control modes function differently. Always confirm
which mode is selected.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
The speed control lever (located on the right side of the
steering wheel) operates the ACC system.
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Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above
25 mph (40 km/h).When the system is turned on and in the READY state,
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis-
plays “ACC READY.”
When the system is OFF, the EVIC displays “CRUISE
OFF.”
NOTE:You cannot enable ACC under the following
conditions:
•When you apply the brakes.
•When the parking brake is set.
•When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE-
VERSE, or NEUTRAL.
•When the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is
switched off.
•When pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch without a
previously set speed in memory.
1 — DISTANCE SETTING
2 — CANCEL
3 — RESUME/ACCEL
4 — ON/OFF/MODE
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To Activate
Push and release the ON/OFF/MODE button located on
the end of the speed control lever. The ACC menu in the
EVIC displays “ACC READY.”
To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF/
MODE button again. At this time, the system will turn off
and the EVIC will display “CRUISE OFF.”WARNING!
Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system
on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden-
tally 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.
To Set a Desired Acc Speed
When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, push the
lever downward (SET/DECEL) and release. The EVIC
will display the set speed.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The
EVIC is located in the upper part of the instrumentcluster between the speedometer and the tachometer. The
information it displays depends on ACC system status.
Press the MENU button (located on the steer-
ing wheel) repeatedly until one of the follow-
ing displays in the EVIC:
Menu
Button
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Display Warnings and Maintenance
ACC Blinded Warning
The ACC Blinded Warning will display when conditions
temporarily limit system performance. This most often
occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow, fog,
heavy rain, or when driving into direct sunlight (sunrise
or sunset). The ACC system may also become tempo-
rarily blinded due to obstructions, such as dirt or ice. In
these cases, the EVIC will display “ACC Blinded” and
the system will deactivate.
NOTE:If the ACC Blinded Warning is active Normal
(Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is still available. For addi-
tional information refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode” in this section.
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