To Activate

Push and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise Ready.”

Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready

To turn the system OFF, push and release the ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”

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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