Active Driving Assist | How To | 2023 Dodge Hornet

The Active Driving Assist System (Hands-Free) on your 2023 vehicle is a driver assistance feature that helps maintain vehicle position and speed.

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[text on screen] Active Driving Assist requires the driver’s hands on the steering wheel at all times. This system is a driver’s convenience system, not a substitute for active driver involvement. The driver must remain aware of traffic conditions and maintain control of the vehicle. Available features shown throughout.

[voice over] If equipped, Active Driving Assist, or ADA, is a driver assistance feature that helps maintain vehicle position and speed.

[text on screen] Always obey speed limits.

[voice over] The system operates at speeds of up to 93 miles per hour, or 150 kilometers per hour, when lane markings are detected.

[text on screen] For the system to detect hands on the steering wheel, the wheel must be gripped on the outside.

[voice over] To activate ADA, you must be driving with your hands on the steering wheel.
Push the ADA button on the left side of the steering wheel. The instrument cluster display image will display white until the system is engaged, then turn green.

[text on screen] If Adaptive Cruise Control, ACC, was active before enabling ADA, ACC will remain active with the previously set speed and distance settings.
[text on screen] If ACC was previously disabled, it will be activated along with ADA.

[voice over] If Adaptive Cruise Control, ACC, was active before enabling ADA, ACC will remain active with the previously set speed and distance settings. If ACC was previously disabled, it will be activated along with ADA. Push the Set Switch upward or downward, then release when the desired speed is reached. You can adjust the ACC distance setting by pushing the Distance Setting Button. ADA aims to keep your vehicle centered in the lane while maintaining the speed and distance set with ACC.
In the instrument cluster display you can view system status along with any warnings.
For example, if the vehicle approaches or crosses a lane boundary, a warning will appear in the instrument cluster display and if enabled, the steering wheel will vibrate. The steering vibration can be turned on or off in the Uconnect® system.
Also, if the system detects driver inattentiveness – such as hands off the steering wheel – the instrument cluster display will glow as well as the steering wheel icon will change from green… to yellow… to red to warn the driver.

[text on screen] Warnings are shortened and simulated.

[voice over] Other alerts include an audible warning and brake jerk warnings.
In addition to the conditions mentioned previously, the following conditions must also be met for ADA to engage:
• The driver’s seat belt is buckled.
• The driver’s hands are on the steering wheel.
• The vehicle is centered in a lane while driving on a road with visible lane markings
• The turn signal is not pressed.
• The vehicle is not in a tight curve.
• No trailer is connected.
If any of these conditions are not met, the system will be temporarily disabled, then reenabled when all the conditions are met. To turn the system off completely, press the ADA button again.

[text on screen] Keep the system off when driving in more challenging situations like urban environments, construction zones, bad weather, or on poorly maintained roads.

[voice over] Keep the system off when driving in more challenging situations like urban environments, construction zones, bad weather, or on poorly maintained roads.
Remember, the ADA system does not warn about or prevent collisions with other vehicles or obstacles… and will not respond to traffic lights, signs, or cross traffic. Always remain alert and pay attention to traffic conditions when using the system.
This video is not intended to take the place of your Owner's Manual. For complete details and other important safety information, please see your Owner's Information.

[text on screen] This video is not intended to take the place of your Owner's Manual. For complete details and other important safety information, please see your Owner's Information.

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