Setting the gap distance, Driver controls – FORD 2011 Edge v.2 User Manual

Page 95

Advertising
background image

If the ACC system predicts that its
maximum braking level will not be
sufficient, an audible warning will
sound while the ACC continues to
brake. This is accompanied by a
heads-up display; a red warning bar
illuminating on the windshield. The driver should take immediate action.

Note: The brakes may emit a sound when they are being modulated by
the adaptive cruise control system.

WARNING: Adaptive cruise control only warns of vehicles
detected by the radar sensor. In some cases there may be no

warning or the warning may be delayed. The driver should always
apply the brakes when necessary. Failing to do so may result in a
collision, serious injury or death.

Setting the gap distance
The distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you can
be decreased or increased by
pressing the GAP control up or
down. The selected gap will be
displayed in the message center as shown by the bars in the graphic.
Four gap distance settings are available.

Graphic

display (bars

between

vehicles)

Following

distance

Following

distance at

60 mph

(100 km/h)

Dynamic

behavior

1 bar

1 second

29 yards (28 m)

Sporty

2 bars

1.5 seconds

44 yards (42 m)

Normal

3 bars

1.9 seconds

56 yards (53 m)

Normal

4 bars

2.3 seconds

66 yards (64 m)

Comfort

Each time the vehicle is restarted, the last chosen gap for the current
driver will be automatically selected.

Note: It is the driver’s responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the
driving conditions.

Driver Controls

95

2011 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

Advertising