Setting adaptive cruise control, 226 cruise control – FORD 2013 Taurus v.2 User Manual

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Note:

It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely and be in

control of the vehicle at all times.

The system is designed to automatically adjust your speed to maintain a
proper distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in the same
lane. The driver can select from one of four GAP settings, the controls
are located on the steering wheel.

At startup, the system sets the gap to the last selected setting. Once
activated, the driver can deactivate the system at any time by pressing
the brake pedal, pressing the steering wheel

ON/OFF

control or pressing

the

RES/CNCL

control. In addition, the driver can temporarily increase

the vehicle speed above the current speed by manually pressing on the
accelerator pedal.

The controls for using your cruise
control are located on the steering
wheel.

Setting Adaptive Cruise Control

1. Press and release

ON

.

The information display will show
the gray indicator light, current gap
setting and SET.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press

SET

upward and release. The vehicle speed will be stored in

the memory.

The information display will show a green indicator light,
current gap setting and desired set speed.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

SET

RES

CNCL

ON

OFF

GAP

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2013 Taurus
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing
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