2012 DODGE DURANGO cruise control

▫Flash-To-Pass ....................... 197
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 197
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 198
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 198
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 199
▫ Windshield Washer Operation ........... 200
▫ Mist ............................. 200
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 201
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 202
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................... 203
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 204
Electronic Speed Control ................ 205
▫ To Activate ......................... 206
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 207
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 207
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 207
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 207
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 208
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................... 208
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 211
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 212
▫ To Activate ......................... 212
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ............ 214
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▫To Cancel .......................... 215
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 216
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 216
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 217
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 218
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 221
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 222
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ...... 225
▫ General Information .................. 229
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode ....................... 230
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 232 
Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 237
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 237
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 237
▫ Parksense Display................... 238
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ....... 241
▫ Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ 242
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 242
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 243
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If
Equipped ............................ 245
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 247
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The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster 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.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed 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.
1 — ON/OFF
2 — RES +
4 — CANCEL 3 — SET -
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To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain the
vehicle set speed.
NOTE:The Electronic Speed 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 Electronic Speed
Control.
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 and have an accident. 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 a radar
sensor designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you.
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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 (not to exceed
the original set speed) automatically to maintain a
preset following distance, while matching the speed of
the vehicle ahead.
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 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).
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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 Cruise Control
buttons. The two control modes function differently.
Always confirm which mode is selected.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
The speed control buttons (located on the right side of the
steering wheel) operates the ACC system.
1 — DISTANCE SETTING
2 — RES +
3 — SET -
4 — CANCEL
5 — ON/OFF
6 — MODE
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NOTE:Any chassis/suspension modifications to the
vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive Cruise
Control.
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed is above
20 mph (32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY state,
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) dis-
plays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”
When the system is OFF, the EVIC displays “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off.”
NOTE: You cannot enable ACC under the following
conditions:
•When in Four-Wheel Drive Low.
•When you apply the brakes.
•When the parking brake is set.
•When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE-
VERSE or NEUTRAL.
•When pushing the RES +button without a previously
set speed in memory.
To Activate
Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in
the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”
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To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF
button again. At this time, the system will turn off and
the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control 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 a collision.
Always leave the system off when you are not using
it.
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
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