Speed control, Setting speed control, Driver controls – FORD 2009 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

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WARNING: Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.

SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.

WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Setting speed control

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

1. Press the ON control and release
it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET + control and
release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.

5. The indicator light

on the

instrument cluster will turn on.

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.

2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

Driver Controls

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