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Adaptive speed control

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On vehicles for certain markets, an adaptive speed control system is installed as an option. In addition to the normal vehicle speed control functions, this system enables a preset distance to be maintained behind a moving vehicle immediately ahead, without driver intervention.

Speed control switch - vehicles with adaptive speed control 

Fig 1: Speed Control Switch - Vehicles With Adaptive Speed Control
GJ0002587Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

Automatic switch off - vehicles with adaptive speed control 

The adaptive speed control will disengage, but not clear the memory when:

The adaptive speed control will disengage, and clear the memory when:

Forward alert 

The forward alert system is switched on and off by the forward alert switch. The forward alert system additionally provides warnings while the adaptive speed control is not activated.

Fig 2: Speed Control Module
GJ0002588Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

The speed control module incorporates a radar sensor and yaw rate sensor to provide system control functions.

Adaptive speed control failure 

If a fault occurs during any adaptive speed control operation the adaptive speed control system will be deactivated and will remain in this state until the fault is rectified. The message center will display 'CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE'.