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

Page 189: Principle of operation using cruise control

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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 the
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 appear 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.

The indicator will change colors in the
instrument cluster.

Changing 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.

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

Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal. You
will not erase the set speed.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release RES.

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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Cruise Control