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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: The ACC system is cancelled when the VSA system is activated.
Symptom  Diagnostic procedure  Also check for
Vehicle speed can be set, but there is no ACC indication on the MID Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function .  
ACC OFF is displayed on the MID unexpectedly Check the ACC system auto stop control history .  
The vehicle speed cannot be set even if the SET/- button is pressed.(In the settable vehicle speed range)
  • An open in the wire
  • A short in the wire
  • The system is in service mode.
Vehicle does not decelerate or accelerate accordingly when the SET/- or RES/+ button is pressed Test the ACC combination switch . An open in the wire
Set speed does not cancel when the brake pedal is pressed Test the brake pedal position switch . An open in the wire
Set speed does not cancel when the MAIN switch is turned off Test the ACC combination switch . An open in the wire
Set distance cannot be adjusted with the DISTANCE switch Test the ACC combination switch .  
Vehicle speed can be set, but vehicle decelerates Check for DTCs in the PGM-FI system with the HDS - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(2.0L Engine) or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(3.0L Engine) .  
ACC indicator (on the MID) does not come on Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Senses a vehicle driving in another lane  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Intermittently senses the vehicle driving ahead  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - ACC indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Symptom Troubleshooting - LKAS indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Does not sense the vehicle driving ahead .  
ACC indicator (on the MID) does not go off
NOTE: If any of the CAN communication failure DTC is indicated in another system, troubleshoot the DTC first.
  • Check for a open wire or shorted wire in the F-CAN circuit;
    • Between the gauge control module and the CAN gateway (IF-CAN_H, IF-CAN_L)
    • Between the millimeter wave radar and the CAN gateway (AF-CAN A_H, AF-CAN A_L)
  • Check the millimeter wave radar power circuit (IG1_IDAS(VST))
  • Check the millimeter wave radar ground circuit (GND)
  • Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function .
Refer to the following about the indicator operating condition;

Refer to the following about the circuit troubleshooting;

Senses a vehicle driving in another lane Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Senses a vehicle driving in another lane  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Intermittently senses the vehicle driving ahead  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - ACC indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Symptom Troubleshooting - LKAS indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Does not sense the vehicle driving ahead .
  • Incorrect millimeter wave radar installation
  • Wheel alignment
Does not sense the vehicle driving ahead Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Senses a vehicle driving in another lane  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Intermittently senses the vehicle driving ahead  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - ACC indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Symptom Troubleshooting - LKAS indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Does not sense the vehicle driving ahead .
  • Out of the performance limits
  • Wheel alignment
  • Undetectable environment
Intermittently senses the vehicle driving ahead Symptom troubleshooting - Refer to: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Senses a vehicle driving in another lane  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Intermittently senses the vehicle driving ahead  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - ACC indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Symptom Troubleshooting - LKAS indicator (on the MID) does not come on  or Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Symptom Troubleshooting - Does not sense the vehicle driving ahead .
  • Incorrect millimeter wave radar installation
  • Wheel alignment
  • Undetectable environment