Ford Ka Quiz

Cruise Control

In this manual: Cruise Control
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Operating principles

DANGER

The system does not relieve the driver of the responsibility to drive with due care and attention.

Cruise control lets you set the vehicle speed using the steering wheel switches. You can use cruise control when traveling above 30 km/h.

If there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle, the vehicle will not brake automatically. You must apply the brakes to stop the vehicle.

Using the cruise control

DANGER

Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on winding roads or on slippery road surfaces. This could cause loss of vehicle control and serious personal injury, sometimes even fatal.

When driving downhill, the vehicle speed may exceed the set value. The system does not apply the brakes but displays a warning. Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious injury, even fatal.

Utilizzo del controllo velocità di crociera
The cruise control controls are located on the steering wheel.

Note: Cruise control will switch off if the vehicle speed drops more than 16 km/h below the set speed when driving uphill.

Switching Cruise Control On and Off

Press the button to set the cruise control to standby mode. The information display will prompt you to set a speed. Press the button again to switch the system off.

Setting the Cruise Control Speed
  1. Accelerate until the desired speed is reached.
  2. Press and release SET+.
  3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster.

Changing the set speed

  • Press and release SET+ or SET-. When km/h is selected as the unit shown on the information display, the set speed changes in steps of approximately 1 km/h. When mph is selected as the unit shown on the information display, the set speed changes in steps of approximately 1 mph.
  • Press the accelerator or brake pedal to reach the desired speed. Press and release SET+.
  • Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release the control once the desired speed is reached.
Cancelling the Set Speed

Press and release CAN, or press the brake pedal. The indicator light will go out in the instrument cluster. The set speed will not be cancelled.

Note: On vehicles with manual transmission, pressing the clutch pedal will cancel the set speed.

Resuming the set speed

Press and release RES. The indicator light will come on in the instrument cluster.

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