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Adaptive Cruise Control

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control

In this manual: Adaptive Cruise Control
Introduction — 1Symbol Glossary — 1Data Privacy — 7At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 9Personal Safety System™ — 1Airbags — 8Pedestrian Warning System. 911 Assist — 1Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 5Keyless Entry — 6Easy Entry and Exit — 1Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate — 3Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate — 6Safety — 4Steering Wheel — 1Wipers and Washers — 7Exterior Lighting — 8Interior Lighting — 4Windows — 3Interior Mirror — 1Exterior Mirrors — 1Sunroof (if equipped) — 4Instrument Cluster — 16Instrument Cluster Display — 14Trip Computer — 3Head-Up Display (If Equipped) — 1Remote Start — 5Climate Control — 7Cabin Air Quality — 1Front Seats — 5Rear Seats — 1Rear Seat Reminder — 1Memory Function — 1Garage Door Opener — 7USB Ports — 3Power Point - Vehicles With: 12V Outlet — 1Wireless Accessory Charger — 1Storage — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 9Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information — 6Auto Start-Stop — 1Fuel and Refueling — 10Catalytic Converter — 1High-Voltage Battery — 1Charging Your Vehicle – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) — 7Automatic Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Electric parking brake — 1Hill Start Assist — 1Auto Hold — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Steering — 1Park Aid — 7Rearview Camera — 1Active Park Assist — 5Cruise Control — 1Adaptive Cruise Control — 10Drive Mode Control — 5Lane Keeping System — 6Blind Spot Information System — 5Cross-Traffic Alert — 5Pre-Collision Assist — 9Driver Alert — 4Traffic Sign Recognition — 4Loading — 6Cargo Area — 1Trailer Hitch Connection — 3Towing a Trailer — 4Trailer Sway Control — 1Driving Tips — 4Breakdown and Emergency Information — 7Towing Your Vehicle — 4Fuses — 4Maintenance — 14Vehicle Care — 5Body Styling Kits — 1Storing Your Vehicle — 1Wheels and Tires Information — 6Tire Care — 4Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit — 8Tire Pressure Monitoring System — 4Road Wheel Replacement — 1Capacities and Specifications — 16Vehicle Identification — 1Connected Vehicle — 4Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 8SYNC™ (if equipped) — 9SYNC™ 3 (if equipped) — 41Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 4Customer Information — 23Appendices — 3
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How Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Works

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control combines Speed Sign Recognition with Adaptive Cruise Control. To set cruise control to the speed limit, set the speed to the speed limit detected by the Speed Sign Recognition system. When the system detects a new speed sign, it prompts a speed update.

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control: Precautions

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Requirements

Speed Sign Recognition must be turned on for Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control to be active.

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations

Speed limit information provided by navigation map data may be inaccurate or outdated.

The system may not detect or read speed limit signs with conditional information, for example, when a sign flashes at certain times or when children are present.

Under certain conditions, the system may not adjust the vehicle speed until the vehicle exceeds the speed limit.

Turning Intelligent Mode On and Off

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Driver Assist.
  3. Press Cruise Control.
  4. Press Intelligent.

Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance

You can set a constant speed tolerance that is above or below the detected speed limit.

  1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
  2. Press Driver Assist.
  3. Press Cruise Control.
  4. Press Intelligent.
  5. Press Tolerance.
  6. Use + and - to set the tolerance.

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Warnings

If you increase the set speed above the speed limit or the speed limit plus a positive tolerance value, the set speed indicator flashes.

The warning does not appear if:

  • You cancel the set speed with the accelerator pedal.
  • The vehicle speed exceeds the set speed due to downhill driving.

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators

Ford Escape. Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control

The set speed limit is displayed next to the detected speed limit in the instrument cluster.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Escape quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.