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Old 09-22-16, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jloftus
a pile of people in the left lane who want to do like 90 come bearing down on me. So I Cancel it to accelerate, go to the right lane, let the
speed demons pass me, then try to reset CC again.....
No need to hit cancel to accelerate. Once you let off it will resume where you set it.
Old 09-22-16, 01:03 PM
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correct - I agree. no need to cancel in these situations necessarily.

If you have to brake, can just brake. Then when ready to accelerate again, just briefly lift the cruise level up and it will speed back up to your set speed (Unless you dropped below about 25MPH then I think you need to use to gas to speed back up to above 25MPH before you can resume.

If you want to accelerate while in cruise. Just accelerate as Mike mentioned.

Also, if you just want to adjust speed to match a car in front, can press and hold the cruise lever and the set speed will increase if you are pressing up, decrease if you are pressing down. On the 6th Gen, this seems to work remarkably well compared to my old 4th gen where it was very delayed in response.
This is all stuff that can be done without having the dynamic radar cruise control.

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No need to hit cancel to accelerate. Once you let off it will resume where you set it.
Old 09-23-16, 08:22 AM
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I want to get the dynamic cruise control installed by the dealer.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

lol
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Or maybe I can do it as a weekend do-it-yourself project. !!!!!!!!
Old 09-23-16, 12:36 PM
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LOL
I wonder if they would actually seriously entertain such a request, and then charge $5000 for it.....

Originally Posted by jloftus
I want to get the dynamic cruise control installed by the dealer.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

lol
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They told me they'd do it for 10K
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for that money can trade it in and get the 2017 where DRCC is standard.....

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They told me they'd do it for 10K
Old 10-27-16, 05:10 PM
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Default Front end too low

I agree the front is really low, its always hitting those concrete parking lot spacers. The rest of the car is really amazing I love it !!
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It seems to be a trend with most of the new cars. Along with tightening the suspension, because they believe the customer wants to
'feel the road'. Apparently they may have even done that with the ES 350. I think if that's carried too far, that would wreck the driving
experience for me. I was specifically seeking a car that would be smooth over bumps: I do not want to 'feel the road'.

JackM, one thing I noticed was Parking Assist saved my bacon a couple of times when pulling forward. But if the object is too low then it
may be at times the cameras/sensors the PA is using won't pick it up. You can't totally rely on it.

JL
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I agree I do not want to feel the road and they are making less and less cars that fit the plush easy ride that I like.My previous vehicle was a 2013 BMW 535 it was too small for me and it felt every bump but I must say the handling and the fit and finish was top notch.
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