Speed Limiter; Principle Of Operation; Using The Speed Limiter - Ford Focus 3 c346 2013 Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING
When you are going downhill,
your speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not apply
the brakes but a warning will be given.
The system allows you to set a speed, to
which the vehicle then becomes limited.
The set speed will become the effective
maximum speed of the vehicle, but with
the option to temporarily exceed this limit
if required.

USING THE SPEED LIMITER

Note: The set speed limit can be
intentionally exceeded for a short period
if required, for example when overtaking.
The system is operated by adjustment
controls mounted on the steering wheel.
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A Set speed increase
B Speed limiter on/off
C Set speed decrease
D Speed limiter cancel/resume

Speed limiter

Switching the system on and
off
Press switch B. The information display
will prompt for a speed to be set.
Setting the speed limit
Use the cruise control switches to alter
the maximum speed setting.
Press switch A or switch C to select
your desired speed limit. The speed is
displayed in the information display and
stored as the set speed.
Press switch D to cancel the limiter and
place it in standby mode. The information
display will confirm deactivation by
showing the set speed crossed out.
Press switch D again to resume the
limiter. The information display will
confirm the system is active by showing
the set speed again.
Intentionally exceeding the set
A
speed limit
Depress the accelerator fully to
temporarily deactivate the system. The
system will reactivate once the vehicle
B
speed drops below the set speed.
System warnings
If the set limit is accidentally exceeded,
for example driving downhill, the
C
information display will show the set
speed flashing together with an audible
warning chime.
If the set limit is intentionally exceeded
the information display will show the set
speed crossed out.
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