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Cruise control, Principle of operation, Using cruise control – FORD 2013 Escape v.3 User Manual

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS

Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery.

When you are going downhill, your
speed may increase above the set
speed. The system will not apply the

brakes. Change down a gear to assist the
system in maintaining the set speed.

Note: Cruise control will disengage if your
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.

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The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press and release ON.

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The indicator will display in the
instrument cluster.

Setting a Speed

1.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Changing the Set Speed

Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.

Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.

Canceling the Set Speed

Pull CAN toward you and release, or tap
the brake pedal. The set speed will not be
erased.

Resuming the Set Speed

Pull RES toward you and release.

Switching Cruise Control Off

Note: You will erase the set speed if you
switch the system off.

Press and release OFF or switch the
ignition off.

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