Cruise control – FORD 2015 Fusion User Manual

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A message appears if something obstructs
the sensor's radar signals. The sensor is
located behind a cover near the driver side
of the lower grille. The system cannot
detect a vehicle ahead and does not
function when something obstructs the
radar signal. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this
message displaying.

Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar

or remove the object causing the obstruc-

tion.

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty

or obstructed in some way.

Wait a short time. It may take several

minutes for the radar to detect that it is free

from obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean

but the message remains in the display.

Do not use the system in these conditions

because it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the

radar signals.

Do not use the system in these conditions

because it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface

of the road may interfere with the radar

signals.

Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise

control.

You are in a desert or remote area with no

other vehicles and no roadside objects.

Due to the nature of radar technology, it is
possible to get a blockage warning with no
actual block. This happens, for example,
when driving in sparse rural or desert
environments. A false blocked condition
either self clears or clears after a you
restart your vehicle.

Switching to Normal Cruise
Control

WARNING

Normal cruise control does not brake
for slower vehicles. Always be aware
of which mode you have selected

and apply the brakes when necessary.

You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display.

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The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you

select normal cruise control. The gap
setting does not display, the system does
not automatically respond to lead vehicles
and automatic braking does not activate.

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