Auto Advice For Calgary Consumers
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work in Calgary, AB?
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(Posted on Mar 9, 2021 at 07:30PM by Josh Lew)
Adaptive cruise control (ACC), available on autos such as the Jeep Cherokee, enables your vehicle to maintain a set speed on the highway. It also relies on sensors to adjust the pace to ensure a safe following distance. Some cars even have a stop-and-go feature that works in heavier traffic. An ACC system relies on cameras, radar, or lasers to locate vehicles near yours as you drive down the highway. These sensors can measure distance and velocity and adjust the engine as needed to keep an appropriate gap. When the road is clear, the vehicle returns to its pre-set speed.Â
You typically activate cruise control with buttons or knobs on the steering wheel or column. First, you engage the system and then accelerate to your desired speed. Most units require you to press a SET switch before removing your foot from the pedal.Â
Additional controls allow you to increase or decrease the pace incrementally (1-2 km/h at a time).Â
To see which vehicles have adaptive cruise control near you, contact our Calgary dealership today.
