Cruise Control; Principle Of Operation; Using Cruise Control; Setting A Speed - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
Cruise control allows you to control your
speed using the switches on the steering
wheel. You can use cruise control when
you exceed approximately 30 km/h (18
mph).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNING
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on twisty roads or when the
road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
Note: The system is ready for you to set a
speed.
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 03-12-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Cruise Control

Setting a speed

Press to store and maintain your current
speed. The cruise control indicator will
illuminate. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 58).

Changing the set speed

above the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes. Change down a gear and
press the SET- switch to assist the system
in maintaining the set speed.
to attempt to hold the speed. The driver
may also have to apply the brake to
maintain the speed. The set speed will turn
off if the brake is applied.
Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, you will return to the speed that you
previously set if the cruise control light is
still illuminated.
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WARNINGS
Vehicles with manual
transmission: When you are going
downhill, your speed may increase
Vehicles with automatic
transmission: When you are going
downhill, transmission will downshift