Disengaging speed control, Resuming a set speed, Increasing speed while using speed control – FORD 2012 Fiesta v.1 User Manual

Page 126: Reducing speed while using speed control, Turning off speed control, Driver controls

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Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a

steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

Disengaging speed control

To disengage speed control, tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal (if
equipped) or press CAN.

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed.

Note: When you use the clutch pedal to disengage the speed control,
the engine speed may briefly increase, this is normal.

Resuming a set speed

Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the
previously set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control

To increase the set speed:
• Press and hold SET+ until you get to the desired speed, then release.

You can also use SET+ to operate the tap-up function. Press and release
SET+ to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and

release SET+.

Reducing speed while using speed control

To reduce the set speed:
• Press and hold SET– until you get to the desired speed, then release.

You can also use SET– to operate the tap-down function. Press and
release SET– to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
increments.

• Press the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped) until the

desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET+.

Turning off speed control

To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.

Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.

Driver Controls

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2012 Fiesta (fie)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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