Adaptive Cruise Control – setting time interval
ACC is an optional system designed to assist the driver by maintaining a set speed or a set time interval to the vehicle ahead. It is primarily intended for use on long straight roads in steady traffic, such as on highways and other main roads.
Setting a time interval
Decrease/increase time interval
The set time interval to vehicles ahead can be increased by pressing 
and decreased by pressing 
. The current time interval is shown briefly in the display following adjustment.
Different time intervals can be selected and are shown in the instrument panel1 as 1–5 horizontal bars. The greater the number of bars, the longer the time interval. One bar represents a time interval of approximately 1 second; 5 bars is approximately 3 seconds.
To set/change a time interval:
- Press the / buttons (3).
At low speeds, when the distance to the vehicle ahead is short, ACC increases the time interval slightly. In order to follow the vehicle ahead as smoothly as possible, ACC allows the time interval to vary considerably in certain situations.
Warning
- Only use a time interval that is suitable in current traffic conditions.
- A short time interval gives the driver limited reaction time if an unexpected situation occurs in traffic.