Ford 2001 Escape Owner's Manual page 74

Controls and features
If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set
speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal.
Pressing RSM will re-engage it.
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
To set a higher set speed
Press and hold SET ACC. Release
the control when the desired
vehicle speed is reached or
Press and release SET ACC to
operate the Tap-Up function.
Each press will increase the set
speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle
speed is reached, press and release SET ACC.
You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed
control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to
the previously programmed set speed.
To set a lower set speed
Press and hold CST. Release the
control when the desired speed is
reached or
Press and release CST to operate
the Tap-Down function. Each
press will decrease the set speed
by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or
Depress the brake pedal. When
the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACC.
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