Forward Alert Function - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Note: The system may be deactivated if
the clutch is depressed.
Resuming ACC
Press the RES switch. The ACC indicator
illuminates and the system will resume
with the previously set speed and vehicle
gap setting if conditions permit.
Switching ACC off
Vehicles without speed limiter
Press switch C.
Note: Pressing switch C does not return
the system to standby mode. The stored
speed is not retained.
Note: To temporarily deactivate the
system press switch B.
Vehicles with speed limiter
Press switch A.
Note: Pressing switch A does not return
the system to standby mode. The stored
speed is not retained.
Note: To temporarily deactivate the
system press switch B.
Automatic deactivation
The system is dependent on various other
safety systems, for example ABS and
ESP. If any of these systems are
malfunctioning or reacting to an
emergency, the system is automatically
deactivated.
In the event of automatic deactivation a
signal will sound and the message ACC
cancel is displayed in the information
display. You must then intervene and
adapt your driving and speed to vehicles
in front.
An automatic deactivation can be due to
the:
• vehicle speed falling below 30 km/h
(20 mph)
• wheels lose traction
• brake temperature is high, for
example when driving on mountainous
or hilly roads
• engine speed is too low
• radar sensor is covered
• parking brake or electric parking brake
(EPB) is applied.
If the engine speed drops too low, a
message is displayed in the information
display instructing you to change down a
gear (manual transmission only). If you do
not follow this recommendation then the
system will go into automatic deactivation
mode.
Note: The system will not operate if the
electronic stability programme (ESP) has
been manually switched off.
FORWARD ALERT
FUNCTION
The system assists you by warning of the
risk of a collision, and reducing the severity
of a collision with a vehicle in front. This
works by using two methods:
• You are alerted to a potential collision
so you may brake earlier than normal.
• Brake support is activated to enable
full braking effectiveness.
The collision alerts will only occur if the
system is switched on, however the brake
support is always on and cannot be
turned off. Warnings are both visual and
audible. Brake support is activated
automatically if necessary to reduce the
collision speed. The brake support system
only reduces the collision speed if you
brake immediately once alerted.
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