DRIVING AND OPERATING 221Do not use ACC when driving on steephills or when towing a trailer. Fortowing capability, see General TowingInformation 0 243. ACC will not detecta vehicle in the lane while driving onsteep hills. The driver will often needto take over acceleration and brakingon steep hills, especially when towinga trailer. If the brakes are applied, theACC disengages.Disengaging ACCThere are three ways todisengage ACC:. Step lightly on the brake pedal.. Press *.. Press J.Erasing Speed MemoryThe ACC set speed is erased frommemory if J is pressed or if theignition is turned off.Cleaning the Sensing SystemThe camera sensor on the windscreenbehind the rear-view mirror and theradar sensors on the front of thevehicle can become blocked by snow,ice, dirt, or mud. These areas need tobe cleaned for ACC to operateproperly.For cleaning instructions, see“Washing the Vehicle” under ExteriorCare 0 298.System operation may also be limitedunder snow, heavy rain, or road sprayconditions.Driver AssistanceSystemsThis vehicle may have features thatwork together to help avoid crashes orreduce crash damage while driving,reversing, and parking. Read thisentire section before using thesesystems.{ WarningDo not rely on the DriverAssistance Systems. These systemsdo not replace the need for payingattention and driving safely. Youmay not hear or feel alerts orwarnings provided by thesesystems. Failure to use proper carewhen driving may result in injury,death, or vehicle damage. SeeDefensive Driving 0 185.Under many conditions, thesesystems will not:. Detect children, pedestrians,bicyclists, or animals.(Continued)
