Ford Focus 2012 - Cruise Control; Principle of Operation; Using Cruise Control

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
Cruise control allows you to control your
speed using the switches on the steering
wheel. You can use cruise control when
you exceed approximately 30 km/h (20
mph).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on twisty roads or when the
road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
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Note: The system is ready for you to set a
speed.
Setting a speed
Press the SET+ switch or the SET- switch
to store and maintain your current speed.
The cruise control indicator will illuminate.
See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 73).
Changing the set speed
WARNING
When you are going downhill, your
speed may increase above the set
speed. The system will not apply the
brakes. Change down a gear and press the
SET- switch to assist the system in
maintaining 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.
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AccelerateA
DecelerateB
Cancelling the set speed
Press the brake pedal or pull the CAN
switch.
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