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System Manual Activation/Deactivation
To manually activate/deactivate the system,
push the button located on the control panel
to the left of the steering wheel.Stop/Start Button
System Activation
The activation of the system is indicated by the symbol lighting up on the display. In this
condition, the light on the button is off.
System Deactivation
A message will appear on the display when the
system is deactivated. In this condition, the
light on the button is on.

NOTE:

Each time the engine is started, the system is
activated regardless of where it was when it
was previously switched off.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop
For higher comfort and increased safety, and
to reduce emissions, there are certain condi -
tions where the engine will not autostop
despite the system being active, such as:
Engine still cold.
Extreme cold outside temperature.
Battery not sufficiently charged.
Driver's door not shut.
Driver's seat belt not fastened.
REVERSE (R) gear engaged (e.g. for parking
maneuvers).
With the automatic climate control active,
an adequate cabin heating or cooling
comfort has not been reached or with
MAX-DEF function active.
During the first period of use, to initialize the
system.
Steering angle beyond threshold.
Engine Restarting Conditions
Due to comfort, emission control, and safety
reasons, the engine can restart automatically
without any action by the driver, under special
conditions, such as:
Battery not sufficiently charged.
Reduced braking system vacuum (e.g. if the
brake pedal is pressed repeatedly).
Vehicle moving (e.g. when driving on roads
with a grade).
Engine stopping by the Stop/Start system
for more than approximately three minutes.
With the automatic climate control active,
an adjustment in cabin heating or cooling is
made or with MAX-DEF function active.
Safety Functions
When the engine is stopped through the Stop/
Start system, if the driver releases their seat
belt, opens the driver's or passenger's door, or
opens the hood from inside the vehicle, the
engine can be restarted only by using the igni -
tion.
This condition is indicated to the driver both
through a buzzer and a message on the instru-
ment cluster display.
Energy Saving Function
If the driver does not carry out any action for
more than three minutes after the automatic
engine restart, the Stop/Start system will
switch off the engine in order to prevent fuel
consumption.
In this situation, the engine can only be
restarted using the ignition device.

NOTE:

It is possible to keep the engine running by
deactivating the system.
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To Activate
To activate the Cruise Control System, push
the on/off button located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
The activation of the system is signaled by the
white warning light illuminating in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Cruise Control Indicator Light
The Cruise Control function can remain active
at the same time as the Speed Limiter System.
If the set speed is higher than the speed set
with the Speed Limiter, the set speed will be
lowered to that of the Speed Limiter.
To Set A Desired Speed
To set a desired speed, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the Cruise Control on.
2. When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, push the SET switch up or down
and release to activate. When the acceler -
ator is released, the vehicle will maintain
the selected speed automatically.
SET Switch Location
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you
can accelerate beyond the set speed by
pressing the accelerator. When you release
the pedal, the vehicle goes back to the previ -
ously set speed.
When traveling downhill with the system
active, the vehicle speed may slightly exceed
the set one.

NOTE:

Before pushing the SET switch, the vehicle
must be traveling at a constant speed on a flat
surface.
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
When the Cruise Control is set, you can
increase the speed by pushing the SET switch
upward or decrease the speed by pushing the
SET switch downward.
U.S. Speed (mph)
Pushing the SET switch once will result in a
1 mph speed adjustment. Each subsequent
movement of the switch results in an adjust -
ment of 1 mph.
If the switch is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to adjust until the switch
is released, then the new set speed will be
established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
Pushing the SET switch once will result in a
1 km/h speed adjustment. Each subse -
quent movement of the switch results in an
adjustment of 1 km/h.
If the switch is continually pushed, the set
speed will continue to adjust until the switch
is released, then the new set speed will be
established.

NOTE:

Moving the SET switch allows for adjusting of
the speed according to the selected unit of
measurement set on the radio system. Refer
to the Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual for more information.
WARNING!
Leaving the Cruise 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 ensure the
system is OFF when you are not using it.
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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 Cruise Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to
maintain the vehicle set speed.

NOTE:

The Cruise 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 Cruise Control.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the
RES button and release. Resume can be used
at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
NOTE:

Before returning to the previously set speed,
you must accelerate to a speed close to the
set speed, then push and release the RES
button.
Resume Button Location
In AutoStick (sequential) mode, before
resuming the previously set speed, you should
accelerate until you are close to that speed.
Then, push and release the RES button.
To Deactivate
A tap on the brake pedal deactivates the
Cruise Control without deleting the set speed.
The Cruise Control may also be deactivated by
applying the Electric Park Brake or when the
braking system is operated (e.g. operation of
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system). The set speed is deleted in the following
cases:
Pushing the on/off button a second time
The ignition is placed in the OFF position
If there is a malfunction with the Cruise
Control system
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — If Equipped
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a driver
assist system that combines the Cruise
Control functions with controlling the distance
from the vehicle ahead. 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. The
Cruise Control function performs differently

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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 uses a radar sensor located
behind the front bumper and a camera located
in the center/upper part of the windshield, to
detect the presence of a vehicle close ahead.
The system sets and holds the vehicle at the
desired speed without needing to press the
accelerator. It also sets and holds a distance
from the vehicle ahead (these settings are set
by the driver).
WARNING!
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Your vehicle could go too fast for the
conditions, and you could lose control and
have an accident. Do not use Cruise Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,
icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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Front Bumper Radar Location
Windshield Camera Location
If the system detects a vehicle ahead, it will
automatically intervene by slightly braking or
accelerating in order to maintain the preset
distance. It will not exceed the original set
speed when adapting to the speed of the
vehicle ahead.
NOTE:

Adaptive Cruise Control performance is not
guaranteed under the following circum
-
stances, and it is recommended to turn the
system off when:
Driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow.
Driving in heavy traffic or construction
zones.
Driving on icy, snowy, slippery roads, roads
with steep inclines, or roads with numerous
turns and bends.
Entering a turn lane.
When circumstances do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed
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WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve -
nience system. It is not a substitute for
active driver involvement. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to be attentive of
road, traffic, and weather conditions,
vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle
ahead; and, most importantly, brake oper -
ation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your
complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of
your vehicle. Failure to follow these warn -
ings can result in a collision and death or
serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
• May react to pedestrians, oncoming
vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g.,
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a
disabled vehicle) at speeds between
2 mph and 35 mph (4 km/h and
60 km/h).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and
weather conditions into account, and
may be limited upon adverse sight
distance conditions.
• Does not always fully recognize
complex driving conditions, which can
result in wrong or missing distance
warnings.
• Will bring the vehicle to a complete
stop while following a vehicle ahead
and hold the vehicle for approximately
two minutes in the stop position. If the
vehicle ahead does not start moving
within two minutes, the parking brake
will be activated and the ACC s

ystem
will be canceled.
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).
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To Pause/Deactivate
With the feature enabled (speed not set), push
the on/off button to disable.
With the feature active (speed set), push the
on/off button to pause. The display will show
the icon in white with the speed in brackets. To
deactivate the feature, push the on/off button
a second time.
To Set A Desired Speed
When the vehicle reaches the desired speed,
push the RES/SET switch downward and
release it to activate the system. When the
accelerator is released, the vehicle will main-
tain the set speed automatically.
SET Switch While the accelerator pedal is pressed, the
system will not be able to control the distance
between the vehicle and the one ahead. In this
case, the speed will be determined only by the
position of the accelerator pedal.
The system will return to normal operation as
soon as the accelerator pedal is released.
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
Once the system has been activated, you can
increase the speed by pushing the RES/SET
switch upward or decrease the speed by
pushing the RES/SET switch downward. Each
time the switch is pushed, the speed is
adjusted by 1 mph.
Pushing and holding the switch upward or
downward will cause the set speed to adjust in
5 mph increments until the button is released.
The new set speed is reflected in the instru
-
ment cluster display.

NOTE:

Moving the RES/SET switch downward
allows you to adjust the speed according to
the selected unit of measurement ("U.S." or
"Metric") set on the radio system. Refer to
the Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual for more information.
When the unit of measurement is set to
Metric, pushing and holding the RES/SET switch will adjust the speed in 10 km/h
increments.
By keeping the accelerator pedal pressed,
the vehicle can continue to accelerate
beyond the set speed. In this case, use the
RES/SET switch to set the speed to the
vehicle’s current speed.
When you push the RES/SET button to
reduce the speed, the braking system inter
-
venes automatically if the engine brake
does not slow the vehicle down sufficiently
to reach the set speed. The device holds the
set speed uphill and downhill; however a
slight variation is entirely normal, particu -
larly on slight inclines.
The transmission could shift to a lower gear
when driving downhill, or when acceler -
ating. This is normal and necessary to main -
tain the set speed.
The system will disable while driving if the
brakes overheat.
To Resume

Once the system has been canceled but not
deactivated, to resume a previously set speed,
simply push the RES/SET switch upward and
remove your foot from the accelerator to recall it.

The system will be set to the last stored speed.
WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
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 a collision. Always leave the
system off when you are not using it.

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If the system detects that the driver’s hands
have been removed from the steering wheel,
the system will alert the driver to place their
hands back on the steering wheel

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If the vehicle crosses the lane boundary, the
steering wheel will vibrate and the dedicated
screen will appear in the instrument cluster
display.

NOTE:

The HAS system may take up to five seconds
to turn on once all conditions are met. During
this time, a grey indicator light will appear on
the instrument cluster display and the system
will automatically activate as soon as all of the
conditions are met with no intervention from
the driver.
The following conditions must be met before
the HAS system turns on:
The HAS system must be enabled by
pushing the button on the steering wheel
The vehicle must be on a highway
ACC must be activated
The right and left lane boundaries must be
visible
The vehicle speed must be between 0 and
90 mph (0 and 145 km/h)
The camera, radar, and radio system must
be functioning properly
The road lane width must be between 8.5 ft
and 13.7 ft (2.6 m and 4.2 m)
The turn signals must not be activated
The HAS system must be functioning prop -
erly
Other operating limits:
If the speed of ACC can be set to a higher
value (top speed 110 mph (180 km/h), HAS
is only available as long as the vehicle
speed is equal to or less than 90 mph
(145 km/h).
When the ACC speed is reduced and the
vehicle speed is less than 90 mph
(145 km/h), the system will automatically
reactivate.

If the ACC speed is set to 90 mph (145 km/h),
traveling downhill may increase the vehicle
speed. The HAS system will deactivate until
the speed returns to 90 mph (145 km/h).

Indications On The Display
The HAS system status can always be viewed
in the instrument cluster display.
The system status is indicated by the color of
the symbol on the display.
The HAS system uses sensors in the steering
wheel to detect if the driver’s hands are on it.
If the driver’s hands are not on the steering
wheel, a series of warnings will appear in the
instrument cluster display to alert the driver to
reposition their hands on the steering wheel. An acoustic signal will also sound. After a
period of time, the HAS system will disable if
the driver’s hands do not return to the steering
wheel.
After a period of time, the HAS system will
disable if the driver has not repositioned their
hands on the steering wheel.
When the system does not detect hands on
the steering wheel, it will warn the driver by
displaying a dedicated screen on the instru
-
ment cluster display.
System Status
Active System
When the system is active, the screen below
will appear in the instrument cluster display.
Highway Assist System Active
If on a different menu screen, a symbol will
appear on the instrument cluster display indi -
cating that the system is active.
When the driver’s hands are removed from the
steering wheel, the system disables after a few
seconds. A screen will appear in the instru-
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ment cluster display warning the driver to
return their hands to the steering wheel.
Active System (Hands Removed From The
Steering Wheel For A Short Time)
As soon as the driver removes their hands
from the steering wheel, the screen below will
appear in the instrument cluster display. The
system will remain active at this time.Hands Removed Initial Warning
If the driver does not return their hands to the
steering wheel within a few seconds, the
screen below will appear in the instrument
cluster display.
Hands Secondary Warning Active System (Hands Removed From The
Steering Wheel For A Long Time)
If the driver still has not returned their hands
to the steering wheel after the screen above is
displayed, the below screen will now appear in
the instrument cluster display, and an
acoustic signal will sound until the driver
regains control of the vehicle.
Hands Removed Final Warning
If the driver’s hands are not returned to the
steering wheel after an extended period of
time, a deactivation message will appear on
the instrument cluster display. The steering
wheel control will be deactivated.
This display will remain active even when the
driver’s hands are removed from the steering
wheel. The symbol on the display will turn grey.
When HAS is active, the Lane Keeping Assist
(LKA)/ Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
systems (if equipped), if previously activated,
will remain activated.Limited System Availability/Operation
System Availability
External factors and conditions may affect the
proper operation of the HAS system, such as:
Narrow, winding, curvy streets
Poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow, fog,
etc.)
Front lights of oncoming vehicles or direct
sunlight or shade
Damage or obstructions caused by mud,
ice, snow, etc.
Bumper damaged or not aligned
Interference with other equipment that
causes electromagnetic waves
Presence of roadwork/road construction
sites
If the indications given by the navigation
system (if any) of the radio system are not
yet ready and/or if the navigation system is
recalculating the route
System Limited Operation
The HAS system may have limited or reduced
functionality when one of the following condi -
tions occur:
Lane markings are not clear or in conditions
of poor visibility (e.g. in heavy rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
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Either the camera or radar are damaged,
covered, or obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice,
snow, etc.)
When driving on hills or roads with narrow
bends
Near highway toll booths
When the highway entrance or exit is wider
than 20 ft (6 m)
If the camera is exposed to glare caused by
reflections or direct sunlight
If the navigation system information is
unavailable or being recalculated

NOTE:

If the vehicle approaches a bend that is too
narrow with respect to the current speed,
the HAS system will disable.
If damage to the windshield occurs, have
the windshield replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) system can be acti -
vated on all road types. The system uses a
camera to detect lane markings and keep the
vehicle in the center of the lane.
When the system is unable to detect lane
markings, it will still operate using surrounding
traffic. This can occur in congested traffic
scenarios, when the vehicles ahead or
surrounding obstruct the visibility of the lane
markings. When the speed is below 12 mph
(20 km/h), the system can use a lock-on
strategy that allows the vehicle to automati -
cally follow the vehicle ahead.
The TJA system combines Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) functions with Lane Departure
Warning functions to maintain vehicle speed
and steering wheel behavior.

NOTE:

Do not use the TJA system while driving in
urban areas.
To Activate/Deactivate
To activate the system, push the button on the
left side of the steering wheel. To deactivate the system, push the button
again.
Traffic Jam Assist Button
Suspension Conditions
The following operations will suspend the TJA
system:
Pressing the brake pedal
Opening the driver’s door
Disabling ACC
If the vehicle speed exceeds 37 mph
(60 km/h)
Releasing the driver’s seat belt
Placing the gear selector in PARK,
REVERSE, or NEUTRAL
If the Forward Collision Warning system or
“Active Braking” intervenes
WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the vehicle in the event that the
HAS system disables.
Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel when the HAS system is activated.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehi -
cles and pay attention to traffic condi -
tions.
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