Cruise Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Cruise Control - Ford 2015 Focus Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery. This could
result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death.
When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes but a warning displays.
The cruise control switches are located on
the steering wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON.
The indicator appears in the
instrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
Focus (CEW) Vehicles Built From: 16-02-2015, CG3630en enGBR, Edition date: 01/2015, First Printing

Cruise Control

2. Press and release SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
Note: The indicator will change color.
Note: Cruise control will disengage if your
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.
Changing the Set Speed
• Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.
• Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
• Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
3 mph (5 km/h) increments.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release CAN or tap the brake
pedal. The system will not erase the set
speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press and release OFF when the system
is in stand by mode or switch the ignition
off.
Note: You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.
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