Bendix™ SmartCruise® Adaptive Cruise Control
Driver Control
Like normal cruise control, the driver is always in control of the vehicle when Bendix™ SmartCruise® adaptive cruise control is active. Depressing the throttle will override the SmartCruise and will cause the vehicle to accelerate. Releasing the throttle will allow Bendix™ SmartCruise® adaptive cruise control to regain control. Depressing the brake and / or clutch pedal (if equipped), will deactivate SmartCruise.
Approaching Slow Moving Traffic
When approaching slower moving traffic, or if the traffic ahead suddenly slows down, Bendix™ SmartCruise® adaptive cruise control will attempt to maintain the minimum following distance by reducing the engine’s cruise speed. In some cases, the engine’s compression brake may be applied in order to assist in decelerating the vehicle.
Note: The three second following LED indicator will illuminate whenever SmartCruise is overriding the vehicle’s set cruise speed.
Collision Warning and SmartCruise
If the system is unable to maintain the minimum following distance, and the Collision Warning feature is installed, the driver will be alerted with the headway alert indicators and closing alert tones until the driver takes control or conditions clear.
▲! WARNING
The Bendix™ SmartCruise® adaptive cruise control system should not be relied upon to effectively slow the vehicle down when approaching slower moving traffic. The driver should remain alert and in control of the vehicle at all times.
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