How to Activate the ACC Adaptive Cruise Control in Camry?
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Adaptive Cruise Control can be operated via the buttons on the left side of the multifunction steering wheel to access the adaptive cruise settings. Navigate to the submenu within the menu. The greatest advantage of the Adaptive Cruise Control system is its ability to not only maintain the speed preset by the driver. Locate the driving assistance function and activate it. The Adaptive Cruise Control system is an intelligent automatic control system. After confirmation, select the standard mode, which is the adaptive cruise mode. It can reduce speed as needed under specific driving conditions.
I often drive my Camry on highways, and the ACC operation is quite smooth. After starting the vehicle, once the speed exceeds 40 km/h, just press the button with the speedometer on the right side of the steering wheel, and a white cruise icon immediately pops up on the dashboard. Then continue accelerating to the desired speed and press the SET button to lock it in, turning the icon green as it starts working. At this point, you can release the accelerator, and the car will maintain the speed on its own, even adjusting to the speed of the vehicle ahead. To adjust the following distance, the button with three horizontal lines on the left side can set four distance levels—I usually use the third level on highways. A reminder: when using ACC, keep your hands on the steering wheel, as the system will beep an alarm if it doesn’t detect your grip. For intersections or sharp turns, it’s best to brake early to disengage—this feature works most reliably on highways with steady traffic flow.
As an experienced auto repair shop technician, I always emphasize these key points when demonstrating ACC operation to car owners: First, ensure the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h, then press the main cruise control button on the right side of the steering wheel to activate the system. When the white cruise indicator appears on the instrument panel, accelerate to the desired speed and press the SET button to lock it. At this point, the vehicle will begin automatic following, with the following distance adjusted using the distance button on the left side of the steering wheel. Three critical situations require turning off ACC: during rainy weather when the radar sensor can get covered with mud, during nighttime fog with poor visibility when recognition becomes inaccurate, and if a yellow warning light appears after maintenance, requiring immediate inspection of the millimeter-wave radar. For daily maintenance, it's recommended to clean the square radar sensor at the front of the vehicle monthly, as accumulated insect debris can affect its sensitivity.
