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SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping

your foot on the accelerator pedal.

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 ACCEL 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.

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Disengaging speed control

To disengage the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal or

• Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will not erase previous set speed.

Resuming a set speed

Press the RES (resume) control and

release it. This will automatically

return the vehicle to the previously

set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher

speed:

• Press and hold the SET ACCEL

control until you get to the

desired speed, then release the

control. You can also use the SET

ACCEL control to operate the

Tap-Up function. Press and

release this control to increase

the vehicle set speed in small

amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

vehicle reaches that speed, press and release the SET ACCEL control.

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Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set

speed:

• Press and hold the COAST

control until you get to the

desired speed, then release the

control. You can also use the

COAST control to operate the

Tap-Down function. Press and

release this control to decrease

the vehicle set speed in small

amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Depress the brake pedal until the

desired vehicle speed is reached,

press the SET ACCEL control.

Turning off speed control

Press the speed control OFF

control.

Note: When you turn off the speed

control or the ignition, your speed

control set speed memory is erased.

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Driver Controls -> SPEED CONTROL for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

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