A cut in vehicle scenario, detection limitation in bends, and motorcycle escape are just some few examples of driving conditions in which ACC system doesn't work properly.
It works in conjunction with a radar system, such as Bendix Wingman, and it adjusts the speed of the cruise control in accordance with the following distances behind vehicles in front of you, so that you maintain a safe following distance.
It's the advanced version of cruise control used to prevent rear end collisions on interstates. Many luxury cars have this which is also known as adaptive cruise control - most all have the stop/go feature too.
It could make you less attentive.
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There is a distance sensor (think radar or sonar) in the front bumper or grill to measure how far away any vehicle is. The computer can than shut cruise down or apply brakes automatically.
An adaptive-control system is the part of a control system which dynamically updates the parameters of an optimizing control function or direct control function.
An adaptive-control system is the part of a control system which dynamically updates the parameters of an optimizing control function or direct control function.
Not all detectors, mostly the lower end models will be affected by radar-based cruise control. There have been some reports of higher-end ones (think Valentine) having problems as well. Many radar producers are working to correct this problem since more car manufacturers are going to Adaptive Cruise Control.
Cruise control is an accessory.
It is possible to convert a car without cruise control to have cruise control. Many auto parts stores sell kits which will install cruise control in a vehicle.
There are several ways to fix the cruise control on your Mercedes-Benz depending on the problem with the cruise control. Make sure the fuse for the cruise control is not blown.
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