Bendix™ SmartCruise® Adaptive Cruise Control
Bendix™ SmartCruise® Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Transmissions
Automated shifting transmissions are fully compatible with the Bendix™ SmartCruise adaptive cruise control system. SmartCruise allows the automated transmission
to change gears while keeping the adaptive cruise control active when the vehicle decelerates and/or accelerates.
Adjusting Following Distance
When SmartCruise® is active, the forward looking radar will attempt to maintain a default following distance of approximately 3.25 seconds. Some systems allow the driver to adjust the following distance by changing the range setting in the DIU menu options.
The user may be able to adjust the following distance from a maximum of 3.25 seconds down to 2.25 seconds.
Note: Refer to the “User Option Settings” section in this manual for more information on the range setting.
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