Using Ford Cruise Control
To use cruise control in a Ford vehicle, follow these steps:
1. Activation and Setting Speed:
– When your vehicle speed is greater than 20 mph, you can activate cruise control by pressing the ON button on the cruise control switch on your steering wheel. The indicator light will appear in the information display to show the system status. Drive to your desired speed and then press SET. Take your foot off the accelerator to maintain the set speed.
2. Changing the Set Speed:
– To change the set speed, you can press SET to adjust it in small increments, or press and hold either button to change it in large increments. Release the button when you reach the desired speed. You can also use the accelerator or brake pedal to reach the speed you prefer and then press SET.
3. Canceling Cruise Control:
– To cancel cruise control, simply press the OFF button or tap the brake pedal. The cruise control indicator light on the dashboard will turn off, indicating that the feature is no longer active.
It’s important to note that the buttons for cruise control may vary depending on the Ford car’s model, but typically include a “set” button and “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the speed. Additionally, always keep in mind that cruise control is a helpful feature, but it doesn’t replace attentive driving. Always keep your eyes on the road and be prepared to take control of the car if necessary.
For more advanced features like Adaptive Cruise Control, the process may vary based on the specific model and technology equipped in the vehicle. It’s recommended to refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions specific to your Ford model.
Contents
- What is Ford intelligent cruise control?
- How do you set cruise on a Ford?
- When should you not use cruise control?
- How do I activate Ford Adaptive Cruise Control?
- Can you still brake on cruise control?
- Where are cruise control buttons?
- How does Ford Adaptive Cruise Control work?
- How do I know if I have active cruise control?
- How do I activate cruise control?
- How do you use cruise function?
What is Ford intelligent cruise control?
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC)
IACC includes the features of Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering and adds Speed Sign Recognition, which can automatically adjust the set speed of your vehicle to the posted speed limit.
How do you set cruise on a Ford?
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
- Press ON on the cruise control switch on your steering wheel.
- The indicator light. will appear in the information display. The indicator changes color to indicate the system status.
- Drive to your desired speed.
- Press SET.
- Take your foot off the accelerator.
When should you not use cruise control?
Only use your cruise control when the roadways are dry and clean, and never during rainy or icy conditions. Also, never use cruise control in city or congested traffic as the decreased control of your vehicle could contribute to an accident.
How do I activate Ford Adaptive Cruise Control?
Select Driver Assist using the five-way steering wheel controls. Select Cruise Control. Choose Adaptive to enable Adaptive Cruise Control.
Can you still brake on cruise control?
Not only maintains your set speed, but your following distance as well; provides some limited braking. What It Does: Automatically speeds up and slows down your car to keep a set following distance relative to the car ahead. Provides some braking.
Locate your car’s cruise control switches.
Usually, these are found either on the steering column (the part connecting the steering wheel to the dashboard area), or on the steering wheel itself. Controls found on the steering wheel usually consist of a few buttons.
How does Ford Adaptive Cruise Control work?
If the car in front of you slows down to 60 miles per hour, traditional cruise control would cause you to close the distance between your vehicle and the car in front of you. If you have a vehicle with ACC, you would slow down to 60 miles per hour to match the other car’s speed and maintain a safe traveling distance.
How do I know if I have active cruise control?
When the system is turned on, you’ll see a white Adaptive Cruise Control icon in your cluster display or on your Head-Up Display, if your vehicle has that feature. The icon may look like a speedometer with a vehicle on top of it or an arc with a small triangle pointing through it.
How do I activate cruise control?
To use cruise control, you can typically press buttons on your steering wheel to activate the system, set your speed, adjust your speed up or down within the system, and deactivate the system. Using cruise control lets you set a speed for your car to maintain even if you take your foot off the gas.
How do you use cruise function?
Each time you press the button, the cruising speed will decrease by 1 mph. Once you reached the desired speed, hit the “Set” button and the “Cruise Set” icon will appear on the dashboard. Then you can take your foot off the gas pedal and the car will maintain the speed for you.