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90STARTING AND OPERATING
TO START THE ENGINE WHILE IN
A
UTOSTOP MODE
While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is
pressed. The transmission will automatically re-engage
upon engine restart.
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start
Automatically While In Autostop Mode:
 The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE (D).
 To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
 HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
 HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually
adjusted.
 Battery voltage drops too low.
 Stop/Start OFF switch is pressed.
 A Stop/Start system error occurs.
 Steering wheel is turned beyond threshold.
Conditions That Force An Application Of The Electric Park
Brake While In Autostop Mode:
 The driver’s door is open and brake pedal released.
 The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat belt is
unbuckled.
 The engine hood has been opened.
 A Stop/Start system error occurs.
If the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied with the engine
off, the engine may require a manual restart and the EPB
may require a manual release (press brake pedal and
press EPB switch)
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TO MANUALLY TURN OFF THE STOP/
S
TART SYSTEM

Stop/Start OFF Switch

Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located near the gear
shifter). The light on the switch will illuminate. The “STOP/
START OFF” message will appear in the instrument cluster
display and the Autostop mode will be disabled
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NOTE:The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to an ON
condition every time the ignition is turned off and back on.
TO MANUALLY TURN ON THE STOP/
S
TART SYSTEM
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the switch
bank). The light on the switch will turn off.
SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system, the
system will not shut down the engine. A “SERVICE STOP/
START SYSTEM” message and a yellow Stop/Start telltale
will appear in the instrument cluster display
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If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message appears
in the instrument cluster display, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to program the maximum speed of
travel for your vehicle.
The Active Speed Limiter is turned on/off using the Mode
button located on the left side of the steering wheel.

Mode Button

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NOTE:
The Mode button also activates the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) system. Pushing the Mode button will
switch between activating the Active Speed Limiter or
the Adaptive Cruise Control systems. They cannot be
active at the same time.
 The Active Speed Limiter can be set while the vehicle is
in motion, or with the gear selector in the PARK posi -
tion.
ACTIVATION
To activate the feature, push the Mode button located on
the left side of the steering wheel. A white indicator light in
the instrument cluster display to signal that Active Speed
Limiter has been enabled.
After the Active Speed Limiter system is enabled, activate
the system by setting the speed limit of the vehicle by
pushing the SET switch upward or downward.
Pushing the SET switch upward or downward to the first
detent, and releasing, will result in a 1 mph (1 km/h)
speed adjustment. Each subsequent movement of the
switch to the first detent will result in an adjustment of
1 mph (1 km/h).
If the switch is pushed upward or downward briefly to
the second detent, the set speed will adjust in 5 mph
(10 km/h) increments. The new set speed is reflected in
the instrument cluster display. If the switch is held upward or downward, the set speed
will continue to adjust until the switch is released.
NOTE:

Once the speed as been set, the indicator light in the
instrument cluster display will change to green.
 If Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) or the Active Speed
Limiter is active when the ignition is placed in the
OFF position, it will remain activated when the vehicle
is started again.
 ACC will be unavailable while the Active Speed Limiter
is in use.
EXCEEDING THE SET SPEED
By fully pressing the accelerator pedal, the programmed
maximum speed can be exceeded while the device is
active.
In the event that the Active Speed Limiter set value is
exceeded manually with a driver acceleration, an audible
chime will sound. The indicator light will flash rapidly, and
a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
The feature will remain disabled until the vehicle speed
drops below the set Active Speed Limiter value, where it
will reactivate automatically.
NOTE:While driving at a higher speed than previously set, the set
limit can be updated by pushing the SET switch upward or
downward to the new desired speed.
DEACTIVATION
To turn off Active Speed Limiter, push the Mode button
again. The indicator light in the instrument cluster display
will no longer be illuminated to confirm that the feature
has been turned off, and Adaptive Cruise Control will be
active.
The Active Speed Limiter can be deactivated by pressing
the CANC button. In this case, the system is not completely
turned off, and the driver can reactivate the Active Speed
Limiter by pressing the RES button to the previously set
speed.
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST (ISA) —
IF EQUIPPED
The Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) system
combines the Active Speed Limiter and
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) systems to
automatically adjust the maximum speed of
the vehicle based on detected speed limit signs.
When the ISA system is activated, the maximum speed of
the vehicle will be adjusted according to the detected
traffic signs depending on the Sign Capture Mode selected
within Uconnect Settings
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ACTIVATION

To activate the feature, make sure the Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR), and Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) systems
are both enabled within Uconnect Settings

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activate the Active Speed Limiter system by pushing the Mode
button located on the left of the steering wheel.

The white ISA indicator light in the instrument cluster
display will illuminate to signal that the system has been
enabled, but not yet detected a speed limit sign.
NOTE:Adaptive Cruise Control will be unavailable while the
ISA system is in use.
SIGN CAPTURE MODES
The way in which the ISA system sets a new maximum
vehicle speed depends on the Sign Capture Mode set
within the Uconnect system. When a new maximum speed
limit is set, the ISA indicator light in the instrument cluster
display will change from white to green.
Confirmation Mode
When Confirmation Mode is selected, and the Traffic Sign
Recognition (TSR) system detects a new speed limit sign,
the driver will confirm this new speed by pushing the
SET switch upward briefly, then releasing. This
confirmation of the new speed must be done within
five seconds of a newly detect speed limit sign being
shown in the instrument cluster display. Automatic Mode
When Automatic Mode is selected, the ISA system will
automatically adjust the maximum vehicle speed when
the TSR system detects a new speed limit sign. The new
speed is shown in the instrument cluster display.
The driver can reject this new speed by pushing the SET
switch upward briefly, then releasing within five seconds
of the new speed limit sign being detected and the speed
being adjusted.
NOTE:If a newly detected speed limit sign indicates a speed
higher or lower than the current maximum speed limit of
the Active Speed Limiter system, a message along with an
up arrow or a down arrow will appear in the instrument
cluster display to alert the driver.
EXCEEDING THE SET SPEED
By fully pressing the accelerator pedal, the maximum set
speed of the vehicle can be exceeded while the system is
active.
When the maximum set speed is exceeded, the green
indicator light on the instrument cluster display will blink
until the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle
speed drops below the previously set maximum vehicle
speed. The ISA system will then resume normal operation.
DEACTIVATION
The ISA system will deactivate in the following situations:

When the Mode button is pushed again
 When the TSR system is deactivated
 When the TSR system cannot detect/display any speed
limit
 When the TSR system detects the end of the speed
limit zone
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Your vehicle is equipped with the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system. ACC will adjust the vehicle speed up to the
preset speed to maintain a distance with the vehicle
ahead.
NOTE:If Active Speed Limiter is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control
will be unavailable, and vice versa.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
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.

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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 speed. ACC utilizes a radar sensor and a
forward facing camera designed to detect a vehicle
directly ahead of you to maintain a set speed.
NOTE:

If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will
apply limited braking or accelerate (not to exceed the
original set speed) automatically to maintain a preset
following distance, while matching the speed of the
vehicle ahead.
 Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to
the vehicle will affect the performance of the Adaptive
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning system.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
The buttons on the left side of the steering wheel operate
the ACC system.

Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System
Status
The instrument cluster display will show the current ACC
system settings. The information it displays depends on
ACC system status.
Push the Mode button to enable the ACC system.
WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience
system. It is not a substitute for active driver involve -
ment. 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 operation 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 warnings can result in a
collision and death or serious personal injury.
 The ACC system:
 Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehi -
cles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped
vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
 Cannot take street, traffic, and weather condi -
tions 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.
You should turn the ACC system off:
 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.
 When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.
 When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a
constant speed.
WARNING!
1 — RES/Resume Button
2 — SET (+/-) Switch
3 — Mode Button
4 — CANC/Cancel Button
5 — Distance Setting Button
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To Cancel
The following conditions cancel ACC:
The brake pedal is applied
 The CANC (cancel) button is pushed
 The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) activates
 The gear selector is removed from the DRIVE position
 The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control
System (ESC/TCS) activates
 The vehicle parking brake is applied
 The Trailer Sway Control (TSC) activates
 The driver switches ESC to Full Off mode
 The braking temperature exceeds normal range
(overheated)
 Driver seat belt is unbuckled at low speeds
 Driver door is opened at low speeds
To Turn Off
The system will turn off and clear the set speed in memory
if:
The Mode button is pushed
 The ignition is placed in the OFF position
To Resume
If ACC was canceled, and there is a set speed in memory,
push the RES (resume) button and remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal. The instrument cluster display will
show the last set speed. Resume can be used at any speed above 0 mph (0 km/h)
when ACC is active.
NOTE:ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary vehicle in
front of your vehicle in close proximity.
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
After setting a speed, you can adjust 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 upward or downward to the first
detent will result in a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each
subsequent movement of the switch to the first detent
will result in an adjustment of 1 mph.
 If the switch is pushed upward or downward briefly to
the second detent, the set speed will adjust in 5 mph
increments. The new set speed is reflected in the
instrument cluster display. 
If the switch is held upward or downward, the set speed
will continue to adjust until the switch is released.
Metric Speed (km/h)
 Pushing the SET switch upward or downward to the first
detent will result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each
subsequent movement of the switch to the first detent
will result in an adjustment of 1 km/h.

 If the switch is pushed upward or downward briefly to
the second detent, the set speed will adjust in 10 km/h
increments. The new set speed is reflected in the instru -
ment cluster display.

 If the switch is held upward or downward, the set speed
will continue to adjust until the switch is released.
NOTE:
When you override the set speed by pushing the SET
switch upward or downward, the new set speed will be
the current speed of the vehicle.
 When you use the SET switch to decelerate, if the
engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle suffi -
ciently to reach the set speed, the brake system will
automatically slow the vehicle.
 The ACC system maintains set speed when driving
uphill and downhill. However, a slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may
occur while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This
is normal operation and necessary to maintain set
speed. When driving uphill and downhill, the ACC
system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds
normal range (overheated).
WARNING!
The Resume function should only be used if traffic and
road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is
too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road
conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or
decelerate too sharply for safe operation. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision and death
or serious personal injury.
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96STARTING AND OPERATING
TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING
While the Cruise Control is set, press the accelerator to
pass 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.
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.
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
The specified following distance for ACC can be set by
varying the distance setting between four bars (longest),
three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short).
Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC
calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
This distance setting will show in the instrument cluster
display.

Distance Settings

To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance
Setting Button and release. Each time the button is
pushed, the distance setting increases by one bar (longer).
Once the longest setting is reached, if the button is
pushed again it will be set to the shortest setting available.
If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same lane,
the system will then adjust vehicle speed automatically to
maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above the
set speed.
 The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or view of the
sensor. 
The distance setting is changed.
 The system disengages
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The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; however,
the driver can always apply the brakes manually, if
necessary.
NOTE:The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC system
applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC predicts that
its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the
set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE!” (or
similar warning message) will flash in the instrument
cluster display and a chime will sound while ACC continues
to apply its maximum braking force.
NOTE:The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster display is a
warning for the driver to take action and does not neces -
sarily mean that the Forward Collision Warning system is
applying the brakes autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) engaged
and following a vehicle, the system will provide an
additional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to assist
in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is
triggered when the driver utilizes the left turn signal and
will only be active when passing on the left hand side.
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.
1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)

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INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY
Detected traffic signs are shown in the instrument cluster
display, and can display a combination of signs at one
time (e.g. speed limit, supplemental info, and no passing
zone signs) depending on what information is available.
NOTE:If no speed limit is being detected, there is a fault in the
system, or the cameras are obstructed, the speed limit
sign will display with dashes instead of a number.

Traffic Signs Recognized

Supplemental Information
Supplemental information may be displayed, along with a
newly detected speed limit, indicating special
circumstances of which the driver should be aware.
Available supplemental information includes:
Rain
 Snow
 Fog
 School
 Night
 Trailer
NOTE:Supplemental information will not be displayed when the
vehicle is ONLY equipped with GPS.
Speed Limit Exceeded
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds the displayed speed
limit, the speed limit sign on the instrument cluster display
will show a red outline to alert the driver.

INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED

The Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) system
allows the driver to set the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
speed to be equal to the traffic signs detected by the
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system
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ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
IACC is enabled when ACC has been activated using the
Mode button on the left side of the steering wheel, and
either “Confirmation” or “Automatic” sign capture mode is
selected within the Uconnect system
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ON is signaled by a green circle around the detected road
sign in the instrument cluster display.
1 — Next Speed Limit Detected
2 — No Passing Zone Detected
3 — Current Speed Limit With Supplemental Information
(School Zone)
CAUTION!

Functionality may be limited or the system may not
work if the sensor is obstructed.
 The system may have limited operation or not work at
all in weather conditions such as heavy rain, hail, and
thick fog. Strong light contrasts can influence the
recognition capability of the sensor.
The area surrounding the sensor must not be
covered with stickers or any other object.

 Do not tamper or perform any operations in the area of
the windshield glass directly surrounding the sensor.

 Clean foreign matters such as bird droppings, insects,
snow or ice on the windshield. Use specific detergents
and clean cloths to avoid scratching the windshield.

CAUTION!

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102STARTING AND OPERATING
TURNING ACTIVE DRIVING ASSIST ON
O
R OFF

Active Driving Assist On/Off Button

To enable the Active Driving Assist system, proceed as
follows:

1. Push the Active Driving Assist on/off button located
on the left side of the steering wheel. The steering
wheel image will display white in the instrument
cluster display until the system is engaged. If ACC
was previously disabled, pushing this button will
activate BOTH ACC and Active Driving Assist
systems.

2. If ACC was engaged before pushing the ADA on/off button, ACC will remain active and ADA will also
become engaged (once all other conditions are met). 3. If the Active Speed Limiter was active before pushing
the ADA on/off button, it will then disable and
activate ACC. Push the SET switch upward or
downward and release when the desired driving
speed is shown in the instrument cluster display.
4. If desired, adjust the ACC distance setting by pushing the Distance Setting button.
When all system conditions are met as described in
“System Engagement Conditions” in the next section, the
system will engage and the steering wheel image in the
display will change to green.

Active Driving Assist Engaged (Steering Wheel Green)

System Engagement Conditions
The following conditions must be met before the system
will engage:
 Active Driving Assist system is enabled
 Driver seat belt is buckled
 System detects visible lane markings
 Vehicle is traveling below 93 mph (150 km/h) 
Vehicle is centered in lane
 Turn signal is not activated
 Vehicle is not in a tight curve
 Driver has hands on steering wheel
 No fault warning lights for the ADA system are present
 No fault warning lights for the vehicle radar or camera
are present
NOTE:
The driver should always obey traffic laws and speed
limits. Never drive above applicable speed limit restric -
tions.
 The driver can override ADA at any time by braking,
accelerating, or steering the vehicle.
 For the system to detect the driver’s hands on the
steering wheel, the wheel must be gripped on the
outside. Gripping the inside areas of the steering wheel
will not satisfy the hands-on condition to engage the
system.

Do Not Grip Inside Of Steering Wheel

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