How to Use Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control?
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Full-speed adaptive cruise control (ACC) is used as follows: 1. ACC Activation/Deactivation: Press the ACC switch button to turn on the adaptive cruise control system. 2. Set Following Distance: Press the decrease or increase following distance button to reduce or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. 3. Speed Up: If the cruise control system is already enabled, briefly roll the button toward RES and then release it to increase speed. Below is more information about full-speed adaptive cruise control: 1. Full-speed adaptive cruise control allows the vehicle to be activated from a standstill, maintain a safe following distance, and even follow the vehicle ahead to stop and start. 2. Full-speed adaptive cruise control provides adaptive cruise functionality across the entire speed range.
I often use the full-speed adaptive cruise control on the highway. I press the cruise button on the steering wheel, then the Set button to lock in the current speed, and use the adjacent buttons to adjust the following distance—usually setting it to medium or far. Once activated, the car automatically controls the throttle and brakes. If the car ahead slows down, my car decelerates accordingly, and if it speeds up, my car accelerates until reaching the preset speed. It’s especially handy in traffic jams, eliminating the need for frequent throttle and brake inputs as the car handles stop-and-go traffic on its own, saving a lot of effort. However, I keep my foot near the brake pedal, ready to take over at any moment in case a car suddenly cuts in or the system fails to respond. This feature significantly reduces fatigue during long highway drives, but in complex urban traffic, manual driving is still safer.
I'm a tech enthusiast and have some understanding of how adaptive cruise control works. It uses radar or cameras to detect the vehicle ahead and then controls the throttle and brakes. Starting it is simple: first press the cruise button, set the maximum speed using the plus/minus buttons, and then adjust the following distance. Full-speed adaptive cruise means it can be used from 0 to the maximum speed, which is especially practical for automatic following in urban traffic jams. In terms of experience, the acceleration and deceleration are quite linear, approaching the comfort of manual driving. Of course, the system has its limitations, such as delayed recognition when a car suddenly cuts in or on sharp curves. It's recommended to use it on highways or overpasses with simple road conditions; in complex situations, it's safer to take control yourself. I usually maintain a medium following distance and increase it slightly in rainy weather for added safety redundancy.
I was quite nervous when first using this feature. The salesperson taught me that there's a button on the left side of the steering wheel with a speedometer icon. Press it once to activate the system, then press Set to start cruising - the speed display turns green when activated. Then use the cross keys to adjust the speed limit, and another button to select the following distance. Once set, the vehicle automatically maintains distance and speed - it stops when the car ahead stops, and resumes when the car ahead moves after lightly tapping the accelerator. At first I was always worried it wouldn't be reliable, but later found it quite useful, especially in traffic jams where I didn't need to constantly watch the brakes and accelerator, making me less mentally fatigued. However, beginners should adapt gradually - practice operations on familiar roads first, then use it on highways after becoming proficient. Remember not to take your hands off the steering wheel - the system detects whether you're holding it, otherwise it will warn you or even disengage.
