Driver Controls -> Speed control for Your Ford Fusion 4 Door First Generation (2006-2012)

Driver Controls  
EXTERIOR MIRRORS  
Power side view mirrors  
WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in  
motion.  
To adjust your mirrors:  
1. Rotate the control clockwise to  
adjust the right mirror and rotate  
the control counterclockwise to  
adjust the left mirror.  
2. Move the control in the direction  
you wish to tilt the mirror.  
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.  
Heated outside mirrors  
(if equipped)  
Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when  
the rear window defrost is activated.  
Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to  
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions  
could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.  
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh  
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.  
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)  
Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot mirrors or a blind spot  
information system. Refer to Blind spot mirrors or Blind spot  
information system (BLIS) with cross traffic alert (CTA) in the  
Driving chapter.  
SPEED CONTROL  
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping  
your foot on the accelerator pedal.  
WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on  
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.  
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Using speed controls  
The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The following  
buttons work with speed control:  
– SET +: Press to set a speed or to  
increase or decrease the set speed.  
CNCL (Cancel)/RSM (Resume):  
Press to return cancel or resume a  
set speed.  
ON/OFF: Press to turn speed  
control on or off.  
The speed control system uses  
two  
indicator lights in the  
instrument cluster:  
an amber indicator light which illuminates when the system is on, and  
a green indicator light which illuminates when the system is engaged.  
Setting speed control  
To set speed control:  
1. Press and release ON.  
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.  
3. Press and release SET +.  
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
5. The green 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 speed control, tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal (if  
equipped) or press CNCL.  
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previous set speed.  
Note: When you use the clutch pedal to disengage the speed control,  
the engine speed may briefly increase, this is normal.  
Resuming a set speed  
Press and release RSM. This will automatically return the vehicle to the  
previously set speed.  
Increasing speed while using speed control  
To increase the set speed:  
Press and hold SET + until you get to the desired speed, then release.  
You can also use SET + to operate the tap-up function. Press and  
release SET + to increase the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)  
increments.  
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and  
release SET +.  
Reducing speed while using speed control  
To reduce the set speed:  
Press and hold – SET until you get to the desired speed, then release.  
You can also use – SET to operate the tap-down function. Press and  
release – SET to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)  
increments.  
Press the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped) until the  
desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET +.  
Turning off speed control  
To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.  
Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed  
control set speed memory is erased.  
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)  
Radio control features  
VOL + (Volume): Press to increase  
the volume.  
VOL – (Volume): Press to decrease  
the volume.  
(Seek): Press to select  
the previous/next radio station  
preset, CD track or satellite radio  
channel (if equipped) depending on  
which media mode you are in.  
MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll  
through available audio modes.  
Navigation system hands free  
control features (if equipped)  
Press and hold  
until the voice  
control briefly  
icon appears on  
the navigation display to use the  
voice command feature.  
Press  
to complete a voice  
command.  
For further information on the  
navigation system, refer to the Navigation System supplement.  
SYNCsystem hands free  
control feature (if equipped)  
Press  
briefly to use the voice  
command feature. You will hear a  
tone and LISTENING will appear in  
the radio display. Press and  
hold  
to exit voice command.  
Press  
to activate phone mode or  
answer a phone call. Press and  
hold  
mode.  
to end a call or exit phone  
Press  
to scroll through various menus and selections. Press  
OK to confirm your selection.  
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