Ford RANGER Owner's Manual page 151

The distance between you and the vehicle
detected in front of you is maintained by
a variable setting. This setting is
represented by horizontal bars displayed
in the information display. Selecting one
bar gives the smallest gap and selecting
all bars gives the largest gap. These bars
are shown empty when in standby mode
and filled when the system is in use.
When the system does not detect a vehicle
in front of you, you will only see your
vehicle displayed in the information display
below the bars. The system will maintain
the set speed when conditions permit. The
system also maintains the set gap and
displays this in the information display.
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When the system detects a vehicle in front
of you, it will be displayed above the
horizontal bars.
This is a follow mode. The system will
accelerate or decelerate as necessary to
maintain the set gap. The selected gap will
determine the acceleration behavior of the
system.
Press switch E to decrease the gap or
switch D to increase the gap. The number
of bars in the information display
represents the set gap.
Note: The recommended gap setting is four
bars.
Cruise Control
Standby Mode
Note: You will cancel the system if you
move the transmission selector lever to
neutral or depress the clutch or accelerator
pedal for a long period of time.
Press the brake pedal or push switch A to
cancel the system. The system will return
to standby mode allowing you full manual
control of your vehicle. The memory will
retain the set speed and gap setting.
Press switch B again to resume. The
system will resume with the previously set
speed and gap setting if conditions permit.
Switching the System Off
Press switch A.
Note: This will not retain the stored speed.
Automatic Switch Off
Note: A message will be shown in the
display if the engine speed drops too low. It
will advise you to change down a gear
(manual transmission only). If you do not
follow this recommendation then the
system will automatically switch off.
Note: The system will not operate when
traction control is off.
The system is dependent on various other
systems, for example anti-lock braking
system and electronic stability program.
When a safety system has a malfunction
or is reacting to an emergency, the system
will automatically switch off.
You will hear an audible tone and a
message will be shown in the display. You
must then intervene and adapt your driving
and speed to vehicles in front of you.
An automatic switch off can occur if:
• Your vehicle speed falls below
approximately 17 mph (25 km/h).
• The tires lose traction.
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