2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU ESP

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When it is determined that there isno vehicle ahead inside the selectedfollowing gap, then the vehiclespeed will increase to the set speed.
Reducing Speed While ACC is at aSet Speed
If ACC is already activated, do oneof the following:
.Use the brake to get to thedesired lower speed. Press -SETand release the acceleratorpedal. The vehicle will nowcruise at the lower speed.
.Press and hold -SET until thedesired lower speed is reached,then release it.
.To d e c r e a s e t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d i nsmaller increments, press -SETdown briefly. For each press, thevehicle goes about 1 km/h or(1 mph) slower.
Selecting the Follow Distance
When a slower moving vehicle isdetected ahead within the selectedfollowing gap, ACC will adjust the
vehicle's speed and attempt tomaintain the follow distance gapselected.
Press[on the steering wheel to
adjust the following gap. Whenpressed, the current gap settingdisplays briefly on the instrumentcluster. Subsequent presses cyclethe gap button through threesettings: Far, Medium, or Near. Thegap setting will be maintained until itis changed.
Since each gap setting correspondsto a following time (Far, Medium,or Near), the following distance willvary based on vehicle speed. Thefaster the vehicle speed, the furtherback your vehicle will follow avehicle detected ahead. Considertraffic and weather conditions whenselecting the following gap. Therange of selectable gaps may not beappropriate for all drivers anddriving conditions.
Changing the gap settingautomatically changes the alerttiming sensitivity (Far, Medium,
or Near) for the Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) feature. SeeForwardCollision Alert (FCA) System0258.
Alerting the Driver
If ACC is engaged, driver actionmay be required when ACC cannotapply sufficient braking because ofapproaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, eightbeeps will sound from the front.
SeeDefensive Driving0216.

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Approaching and Following aVehicle
The vehicle ahead indicator is in theinstrument cluster.
It only displays when a vehicle isdetected in your vehicle’spathmoving in the same direction.
If this symbol is not displaying, ACCwill not respond to or brake tovehicles ahead.
ACC automatically slows the vehicledown and adjusts vehicle speed tofollow the vehicle in front at theselected following gap. The vehiclespeed increases or decreases tofollow the vehicle in front of you, butwill not exceed the set speed. It mayapply limited braking, if necessary.When braking is active, the brakelamps will come on. The automatic
braking may feel or sound differentthan if the brakes were appliedmanually. This is normal.
Stationary or Very Slow-MovingObjects
{Warning
ACC may not detect and react to
stopped or slow-moving vehicles
ahead of you. For example, the
system may not brake for a
vehicle it has never detected
moving. This can occur in
stop-and-go traffic or when a
vehicle suddenly appears due to
avehicleaheadchanginglanes.
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y n o t s t o p a n d
could cause a crash. Use caution
when using ACC. Your complete
attention is always required while
driving and you should be ready
to take action and apply the
brakes.
ACC Automatically Disengages
ACC may automatically disengageand the driver will need to manuallyapply the brakes to slow thevehicle when:
.The sensors are blocked.
.The Traction Control System(TCS) or StabiliTrak system hasactivated or been disabled.
.No traffic or other objects arebeing detected.
.There is a fault in the system.
The ACC active indicator will not bedisplayed when ACC is no longeractive.
Notification to Resume ACC
ACC will maintain a following gapbehind a detected vehicle and slowyour vehicle to a stop behind thatvehicle.
If the stopped vehicle ahead hasdriven away and ACC has notresumed, the vehicle aheadindicator will flash as a reminder tocheck traffic before proceeding. Inaddition, three beeps will sound.

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See“Go Notifier”in“Collision/Detection Systems”underVehiclePersonalization0147.
When the vehicle ahead drivesaway, press +RES or theaccelerator pedal to resume ACC.If stopped for more thantwo minutes or if the driver door isopened and the driver safety belt isunbuckled, the ACC automaticallyapplies the Electric Parking Brake(EPB) to hold the vehicle. TheElectric Parking Brake status lightwill turn on. SeeElectric ParkingBrake0238.ToreleasetheEPB,press the accelerator pedal.
ADICwarningmessagemaydisplay indicating to shift to P (Park)before exiting the vehicle. SeeCruise Control Messages0139.
{Warning
If ACC has stopped the vehicle,
and if ACC is disengaged, turned
off, or canceled, the vehicle will
no longer be held at a stop. The
vehicle can move. When ACC is
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holding the vehicle at a stop,
always be prepared to manually
apply the brakes.
{Warning
Leaving the vehicle without
placing it in P (Park) can be
dangerous. Do not leave the
vehicle while it is being held at a
stop by ACC. Always place the
vehicle in P (Park) and turn off
the ignition before leaving the
vehicle.
ACC Override
If using the accelerator pedal whileACC is active, a warning messageon the DIC will indicate thatautomatic braking will not occur.SeeCruise Control Messages0139.ACCwillresumeoperationwhen the accelerator pedal is notbeing pressed.
{Warning
The ACC will not automatically
apply the brakes if your foot is
resting on the accelerator pedal.
Yo u c o u l d c r a s h i n t o a v e h i c l e
ahead of you.
Curves in the Road
{Warning
On curves, ACC may not detect a
vehicle ahead in your lane. You
could be startled if the vehicle
accelerates up to the set speed,
especially when following a
vehicle exiting or entering exit
ramps. You could lose control of
the vehicle or crash. Do not use
ACC while driving on an entrance
or exit ramp. Always be ready to
use the brakes if necessary.

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{Warning
On curves, ACC may respond to
avehicleinanotherlane,ormay
not have time to react to a vehicle
in your lane. You could crash into
avehicleaheadofyou,orlose
control of your vehicle. Give extra
attention in curves and be ready
to use the brakes if necessary.
Select an appropriate speed while
driving in curves.
ACC may operate differently in asharp curve. It may reduce thevehicle speed if the curve is toosharp.
When following a vehicle andentering a curve, ACC may notdetect the vehicle ahead andaccelerate to the set speed. Whenthis happens the vehicle aheadindicator will not appear.
ACC may detect a vehicle that isnot in your lane and apply thebrakes.
ACC may occasionally provide analert and/or braking that isconsidered unnecessary. It couldrespond to vehicles in differentlanes, signs, guardrails, and otherstationary objects when entering orexiting a curve. This is normaloperation. The vehicle does notneed service.
Other Vehicle Lane Changes
ACC will not detect a vehicle aheaduntil it is completely in the lane. Thebrake may need to be manuallyapplied.

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Do Not Use ACC on Hills andWhen Towing a Trailer
Do not use ACC when driving onsteep hills or when towing a trailer.ACC will not detect a vehicle in thelane while driving on steep hills. Thedriver will often need to take overacceleration and braking on steephills, especially when towing atrailer. If the brakes are applied, theACC disengages.
Ending ACC
There are three ways todisengage ACC:
.Step lightly on the brake pedal.
.Press*.
.Press5.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if5is pressed
or if the ignition is turned off.
Cleaning the Sensing System
The camera sensor on thewindshield ahead of the rearviewmirror and the radar sensors on thefront of the vehicle can becomeblocked by snow, ice, dirt, or mud.These areas need to be cleaned forACC to operate properly.
For cleaning instructions, see“Washing the Vehicle”underExterior Care0358.
System operation may also belimited under snow, heavy rain,or road spray conditions.
Driver Assistance
Systems
This vehicle may have features thatwork together to help avoid crashesor reduce crash damage whiledriving, backing, and parking. Readthis entire section before usingthese systems.
{Warning
Do not rely on the Driver
Assistance Systems. These
systems do not replace the need
for paying attention and driving
safely. You may not hear or see
alerts or warnings provided by
these systems. Failure to use
proper care when driving may
result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage. SeeDefensive
Driving0216.
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Under many conditions, these
systems will not:
.Detect children,pedestrians, bicyclists,or animals.
.Detect vehicles or objectsoutside the area monitoredby the system.
.Work at all driving speeds.
.Warn you or provide youwith enough time to avoid acrash.
.Work under poor visibility orbad weather conditions.
.Work if the detection sensoris not cleaned or is coveredby ice, snow, mud, or dirt.
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.Work if the detection sensor
is covered up, such as with
asticker,magnet,ormetal
plate.
.Work if the area surroundingthe detection sensor isdamaged or not properlyrepaired.
Complete attention is always
required while driving, and you
should be ready to take action
and apply the brakes and/or steer
the vehicle to avoid crashes.
Audible Alert
Some driver assistance featuresalert the driver of obstacles bybeeping. To change the volume ofthe warning chime, see“Comfortand Convenience”underVehiclePersonalization0147.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera(RVC), Front and Rear ParkingAssist (FRPA), Rear Cross TrafficAlert (RCTA), and AutomaticParking Assist (APA) may help thedriver park or avoid objects. Alwayscheck around the vehicle whenparking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted intoR(Reverse), the RVC displays animage of the area behind the vehiclein the center stack display. Theprevious screen displays when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)after a short delay. To return to theprevious screen sooner, press abutton on the infotainment system,shift into P (Park), or reach a vehiclespeed of 8 km/h (5 mph).

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Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, APA searches for andsteers the vehicle into parallel orperpendicular parking spots. Whenusing APA, you must still shift gears,and control the brakes andaccelerator. The Driver informationCenter (DIC) and audible beepshelp to guide parking maneuvers.
{Warning
APA does not apply the brakes.
APA may not detect objects in the
parking space, objects that are
soft or narrow, objects high off the
ground such as flatbed trucks,
or objects below ground level
such as large potholes. Always
verify that the parking space is
appropriate for parking a vehicle.
APA does not respond to changes
in the parking space, such as
movement of an adjacent vehicle,
or a person or object entering the
parking space. APA does not
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detect or avoid traffic that is
behind or alongside of the
vehicle. Always be prepared to
stop the vehicle during the
parking maneuver.
PressOon the center console to
enable the system to search for aparking space that is large enoughand within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle.The vehicle speed must be below30 km/h (18 mph).
The system cannot:
.Detect whether it is a legalparking space.
.Park exactly lined up with thevehicle next to it if the spot isapproached at an angle or if theparking space is angled.
.Park exactly centered in a spotthat is marked too large.
.Always detect short curbs.
If the vehicle is equipped withperpendicular parking mode, press
and holdOduring the search
process to switch the APA parkingmode between perpendicular andparallel parking.
APA searches for parking spaces tothe right of the vehicle. To search foraparkingspacetotheleft,turnonthe left turn signal.
After completely passing a largeenough space bordered by twovehicles or other objects, an audiblebeep occurs and a red symboldisplays in the DIC.

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or ice, or if the windshield is
damaged. It may also not detect a
vehicle on winding or hilly roads,
or in conditions that can limit
visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in
proper condition. Keep the
windshield, headlamps, and FCA
sensors clean and in good repair.
Collision Alert
When your vehicle approachesanother detected vehicle too rapidly,the red FCA display will flash on thewindshield. Also, eight rapidhigh-pitched beeps will sound fromthe front. When this Collision Alertoccurs, the brake system mayprepare for driver braking to occur
more rapidly which can cause abrief, mild deceleration. Continue toapply the brake pedal as the drivingsituation dictates. Cruise controlmay be disengaged when theCollision Alert occurs.
Tailgating Alert
The vehicle ahead indicator willdisplay amber when you arefollowing a detected vehicle aheadmuch too closely.
Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the
steering wheel. Press[to set the
FCA timing to far, medium, near,or off. The first button press showsthe current control setting on theDIC. Additional button presses willchange this setting. The chosensetting will remain until it is changedand will affect the timing of both theCollision Alert and the Tailgating
Alert features. The timing of bothalerts will vary based on vehiclespeed. The faster the vehicle speed,the farther away the alert will occur.Consider traffic and weatherconditions when selecting the alerttiming. The range of selectable alerttiming may not be appropriate for alldrivers and driving conditions.
Following Distance Indication
The following distance to a movingvehicle you are following isindicated in following time inseconds on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0131orDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Uplevel)0134.Theminimum following time is0.5 seconds away. If there is novehicle detected ahead, or thevehicle ahead is out of sensorrange, dashes will be displayed.
Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessaryalerts to turning vehicles, vehicles inother lanes, objects that are not