Q: What does the adaptive cruise control indicator mean?

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What does the adaptive cruise control indicator mean?

The adaptive cruise control indicator is located on the instrument panel. When the light illuminates gray, the adaptive cruise control system is currently turned on. When the light illuminates green, the adaptive cruise control system is currently in use.

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