194 DRIVING AND OPERATINGEnding Cruise ControlThere are four ways to end cruisecontrol:. Step lightly on the brake pedal.. Press *.. Shift the transmission toN (Neutral).. Press J.Erasing Speed MemoryThe cruise control set speed is erasedfrom memory if J is pressed or ifthe ignition is turned off.Adaptive Cruise ControlIf equipped with Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC), it allows for selectingthe cruise control set speed andfollowing gap. Read this entire sectionbefore using this system. ACC uses acamera and radar sensors to detectother vehicles. The following gap isthe following time (or distance)between your vehicle and a vehicledetected directly ahead in your path,moving in the same direction. If novehicle is detected in your path, ACCworks like regular cruise control.If a vehicle is detected in your path,ACC can speed up the vehicle or applylimited, moderate braking to maintainthe selected following gap. Todisengage ACC, apply the brake. If theTraction Control System (TCS) orStabiliTrak ® electronic stabilitycontrol system activates while ACC isengaged, ACC may automaticallydisengage. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 188. Whenroad conditions allow ACC to be safelyused, ACC can be turned back on. ACCwill not engage if the TCS orStabiliTrak electronic stability controlsystem is disabled.{ WarningACC has limited braking ability andmay not have time to slow thevehicle down enough to avoid acollision with another vehicle youare following. This can occur whenvehicles suddenly slow or stop(Continued)Warning (Continued)ahead, or enter your lane. Also see“Alerting the Driver” in this section.Complete attention is alwaysrequired while driving and youshould be ready to take action andapply the brakes. See DefensiveDriving 0 168.{ WarningACC will not detect or brake forchildren, pedestrians, animals,or other objects.Do not use ACC when:. On winding and hilly roads orwhen the sensors are blockedby snow, ice, or dirt. Thesystem may not detect avehicle ahead. Keep the entirefront of the vehicle clean.(Continued)
