Cruise control, Principle of operation, Using cruise control – FORD 2015 Fusion Hybrid User Manual
Page 198: Principle of operation using cruise control
![background image](/manuals/601989/198/background.png)
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery. This could
result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death.
When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not
apply the brakes. Change down a gear to
assist the system in maintaining the set
speed. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.
Note: When you are going downhill while
using cruise control, your battery charging
system and engine work together to help
maintain your set speed. Engine noise may
increase or decrease under these conditions.
Note: Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.
E144500
The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON.
E71340
The indicator will appear in the
instrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1.
Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and release SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
The indicator will change colors in the
instrument cluster.
Changing the Set Speed
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.
•
Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.
•
Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
•
Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal. You
will not erase the set speed.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release RES.
195
Fusion/Mondeo (CC7), enUSA
Cruise Control