Cruise control -> Principle of operation for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Cruise control  
Setting a speed  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
Cruise control allows you to control your  
speed using the switches on the steering  
wheel. You can use cruise control when  
you exceed approximately 30 km/h (20  
mph).  
USING CRUISE CONTROL  
WARNING  
Do not use cruise control in heavy  
traffic, on twisty roads or when the  
road surface is slippery.  
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Switching cruise control on  
Press to store and maintain your current  
speed. The cruise control indicator will  
illuminate. See Warning lamps and  
indicators (page 63).  
Changing the set speed  
WARNING  
When you are going downhill, your  
speed may increase above the set  
speed. The system will not apply the  
brakes. Change down a gear and press  
the SET- switch to assist the system in  
maintaining the set speed.  
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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.  
Note: The system is ready for you to set  
a speed.  
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