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Adaptive Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control Set Speed Adjustment

In this manual: Adaptive Cruise Control
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Drive at the speed you prefer.

Press the up or down toggle switch to set the current speed.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

The information display shows the indicator, the current gap setting and the set speed.

The vehicle image illuminates if a vehicle is detected ahead of you.

Adaptive Cruise Control Set Speed Adjustment After a Complete Stop

Press the up or down toggle switch with the brake pedal fully depressed.

The set speed is adjustable to 30 km/h.

The information display shows the indicator, the current gap setting and the set speed.

Manually Changing the Set Speed

Press and release the up switch to gradually increase the set speed.

Press and hold the up toggle switch to increase the set speed in large increments. Release the switch when the desired speed is reached.

Press and release the SET- button to gradually decrease the set speed.

Press and hold the down toggle switch to decrease the set speed in large increments. Release the switch when the desired speed is reached.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until the desired speed is reached. Press the up or down toggle switch to set the current speed as the set speed.

The system may apply the brakes to slow the vehicle to the new set speed. The set speed is continuously displayed on the information display when the system is active.

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