Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Driver Assist Systems; Cruise Control

Cruise Control
Introduction
The Cruise Control system helps to
maintain a speed set b
y the driver.
Speed range
Cruise Control is available when driving for-
wards at speeds of approx. 20 km/h
(around 15 mph) and above.
Driving with the Cruise Control system
You can exceed the stored speed at any
time, e.g. to overtake. Control is interrupted
for the duration of the acceleration ma-
noeuvre and is then resumed with the stor-
ed speed.
Displays
When Cruise Control is switched on, the in-
strument cluster display shows the stored
speed and the status of the Cruise Control
system.
Depending on the driving situation and in-
strument cluster version, one of following
indicator lamps lights up:
Cruise Control switched on, system
control active.
Cruise Control switched on, system
c
ontrol not active.
If no speed is stored, the instrument cluster
display shows
instead of the speed.
Changing g
ear
Cruise Control is interrupted as soon as you
press the clutch pedal and is resumed au-
tomatically aer the gear change.
Driving downhill
The vehicle cannot maintain the stored
speed in all driving situations. Always be
prepared to brake the vehicle.
1. Shi down before extended downhill
stretches.
In this way you will make use of the en-
gine braking eect and relieve the load
on the brakes.
WARNING
If tra
c does not allow you to drive at
a constant speed while at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front, using the Cruise
Control system can lead to accidents and
serious injuries or even death.
·
Adapt your speed and distance from
the vehicles ahead to suit visibility,
weather, road and trac conditions.
The driver is responsible for the vehicle
speed at all times.
·
Never use the Cruise Control system in
heavy trac, if the distance to the vehi-
cles in front is insucient, on steep or
winding roads, on slippery road surfa-
ces e.g. due to snow, ice, wet roads,
loose chippings, or on flooded roads.
·
Never use the Cruise Control system
when driving oroad or on unpaved
road surfaces.
Operating the Cruise Control sys-
t
em
Please refer to at the start of the
chapt
er on page 168.
Fig. 113 Le-hand side of the multifunction
steering wheel.
Switching on
1. Press the button on the le-hand
side of the multifunc
tion steering wheel
repeatedly until Cruise Control is selec-
ted.
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Driver assist systems