Alerting the DriverThe alert symbol flasheson the HUD and a warningbeep sounds when driveraction is required.Driver action is required when:• Adaptive Cruise Control cannot apply sufficientbraking because you are approaching a vehicle toorapidly.• The vehicle speed drops below about25 mph (40 km/h).• A temporary condition prohibits Adaptive CruiseControl from operating. See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-79 for more information.• A malfunction is detected in the system. See DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-79 for moreinformation.See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.{ CAUTION:Adaptive Cruise Control has only limited brakingability to slow your vehicle. In some cases,Adaptive Cruise Control may not have time to slowyour vehicle enough to avoid a collision. Be readyto take action and apply the brakes yourself.See Defensive Driving on page 4-2.Approaching and Following a VehicleThe vehicle ahead symbolonly appears on the HUDwhen a vehicle aheadis detected in your path.If this symbol does not appear, or disappears briefly,Adaptive Cruise Control will not respond to vehicles youmay see ahead.3-26
