Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc); Principle Of Operation - Ford Galaxy Owner's Handbook Manual

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The adaptive cruise control system is
designed to help you maintain a gap from
the vehicle ahead or a set road speed if
there is no slower vehicle ahead. The
system is intended to provide enhanced
operation of the vehicle when following
other vehicles which are in the same lane
and travelling in the same direction.
WARNINGS
Adaptive cruise control is not a
collision warning or avoidance
system. The separate forward alert
function provides a collision warning and
mitigation feature. See Forward alert
function (page 164). You must intervene
if the system does not detect a vehicle in
front.
Adaptive cruise control cannot
cover all traffic, weather and road
conditions.
When driving you are responsible
for maintaining the correct distance
and speed, even when adaptive
cruise control is used. You must always
pay attention to the traffic conditions and
intervene when adaptive cruise control is
not maintaining a suitable speed or
suitable distance.
The adaptive cruise control does
not brake for slow or stationary
vehicles.
When ACC is activated, you may
hear some unusual sounds during
automatic braking. This is normal
and caused by the automatic braking
system.
The adaptive cruise control system is
based on the use of a radar sensor which
projects a beam directly forward of the
vehicle. This beam will detect any vehicle
ahead within the system's range.
The radar sensor is mounted behind the
front grille, immediately to the right of the
Ford badge (when viewed from the front
of the vehicle).
When using ACC, follow the strict
guidelines below:
• Only use adaptive cruise control when
conditions are favourable, for example
on motorways and main roads with
steady free flowing traffic.
• Do not use in poor visibility, specifically
fog, heavy rain, spray or snow.
• Do not use on icy or slippery roads.
• It is your responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and be in control of the
vehicle at all times.
• Keep the front of the vehicle free from
dirt, metal badges or objects, including
vehicle front protectors and additional
lights which may prevent the sensor
from operating.
• Do not use ACC when entering or
leaving a motorway.
The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. In some situations it may detect a
vehicle other than the one expected or
not detect any vehicle at all.
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