Problems Of Detection; Operation At Down Slopes; Turning The Adaptive Cruise Control Syste Off - Ford F-MAX User Manual

Operation at Down Slopes

Note: If the brakes are applied for a long
time, a warning buzzer is sound and
system is deactivated. This allows cooling
of the brakes. System operates normally
again aft er the brakes are cooled.
If you are using the system in manual
mode, you should select a lower gear
to use the auxiliary brakes instead of
the pedal brakes when the system is
activated, for example when you are
travelling long distances uphill or downhill,
such as on mountainsides. If you use
are using the system in automatic gear
mode, the transmission: shall set the gear
automatically.
Turning the Adaptive Cruise Control
System o
Press and release the switch.
Note: Set speed is deleted when you turn
the system off .

Problems of Detection

WARNING
For example, there may be detection
problems due to infrastructures such as
bridges, tunnels and safety barriers. In
these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
The radar sensor has a limited fi eld of
vision. In some cases vehicles may not be
detected at all or detected as later than
expected. Vehicle in front symbol is not
displayed if the system does not detect a
system in front of you.
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OPERATION
Detection issues can occur:
A. With vehicles on the edge of your lane
that may only be detected once they have
moved fully into your lane.
B. Motorcycles may be detected late, or
not at all.
C. With vehicles in front when going into
and coming out of a bend. The detection
beam shall not follow sharp curves in the
road.
In these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and
intervene if necessary.
Radar sensing area may change if the
front of the vehicle gets damage or if
something hits to the front of the vehicle.
This may lead to incorrect detection or
lack of detection. We recommend you to
contact a Ford Authorized Service as soon
as possible.
System cannot be used
Following are included in the conditions
that cause the system to deactivate and
that prevent activation of the system.
• Blocked sensor.
• High brake temperature.
• Malfunction in the system or in a
relevant system.
Driving
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