Adaptive cruise control passing assistance

ACC can assist the driver when passing other vehicles.

How passing assistance works

When ACC is following another vehicle and the driver indicates that he/she is about to pass that vehicle by using the left turn signal, ACC will begin accelerating toward the vehicle ahead before your vehicle has moved into the passing lane.

The function will then delay a speed reduction to avoid early braking as your vehicle approaches the slower-moving vehicle.

The function is active until your vehicle has passed the other vehicle.

 Warning

Be aware that this function may be activated in situations other than when passing a vehicle, such as if the turn signal is used to indicate a lane change or to indicate a turn. The vehicle will accelerate briefly.

Using passing assistance

To activate passing assistance:

  • Your vehicle (ACC) must be following another vehicle (the target vehicle).
  • Current speed must be at least approx. 45 mph (70 km/h ).
  • The speed set for ACC must be high enough to safely pass the vehicle ahead.

Starting passing assistance

To start a passing assistance sequence:

  • Activate the left turn signal.

Passing assistance limitations

 Warning

The driver should be prepared for sudden changes when passing assistance is used. In certain cases, there may be undesired acceleration.

Certain situations should be avoided, such as:

  • If the vehicle is approaching an exit to the left or a left turn.
  • If the vehicle ahead slows down before your vehicle has moved into the passing lane.
  • Traffic in the passing lane slows down.

Passing assistance in these situations can be deactivated by putting ACC in standby mode.

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