Get Cruise Control -> Using Adaptive Cruise Control Guide for Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Cruise Control

Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE

from dirt, metal badges or objects. This

includes vehicle front protectors and

additional lights which may prevent the

sensor from operating.

CONTROL (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

The system is not a crash warning or

avoidance system. You must

The system is designed to help you

maintain a gap from the vehicle in front of

you. If there is no vehicle in front of you the

system will maintain a set speed. The

system is intended to provide enhanced

operation of your vehicle when following

other vehicles which are in the same lane

and traveling in the same direction.

intervene if the system does not

detect a vehicle in front of you.

When you use the system you are

responsible for maintaining the

correct distance and speed. Always

pay attention to the traffic conditions and

intervene when the system is not

The system is based on the use of a radar

sensor which projects a beam directly

forward of your vehicle. This beam will

detect any vehicle ahead within the

system's range.

maintaining a suitable speed or distance.

The system does not relieve you of

your responsibility to drive with due

care and attention.

The radar sensor is located behind the

The system does not brake for slow

or stationary vehicles, pedestrians,

objects in the road, oncoming and

crossing vehicles.

front grille.

Do not use the system in poor

visibility, specifically fog, heavy rain,

spray or snow.

Do not use the system on icy or

slippery roads.

Do not use the system when entering

or leaving a freeway.

Note: Only use the system when conditions

are favorable, for example on freeways and

main roads with steady free flowing traffic.

Note: The radar sensor has a limited field

of vision. In some situations it may detect a

vehicle other than the one expected or not

detect any vehicle at all.

Note: When you switch the system on, it is

possible that you will hear some unusual

sounds during automatic braking. This is

normal and caused by the automatic

braking system.

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Detection Beam Issues

Automatic Braking

WARNINGS

You must take immediate action

once alerted, as the adaptive cruise

control braking will not be sufficient

to keep a safe distance to the vehicle in

front of you.

In some cases there may be no

warning or the warning may be

delayed. You should always apply

the brakes when necessary.

When following a vehicle, the system

will not automatically decelerate to

a stop.

If required, the system will automatically

brake for you to maintain the set gap

between your vehicle and the one detected

in front of you. This braking capacity is

limited to approximately 30% of the total

manual braking capacity to maintain

smooth and comfortable cruising. If your

vehicle needs to brake more heavily than

this and you do not intervene by braking

manually, an alarm will sound and a

warning symbol will be shown in the

display.

Detection issues can occur:

•

With vehicles that edge into your lane

that can only be detected once they

have moved fully into your lane (A).

Motorcyclists may be detected late, or

not at all. (B)

•

With vehicles in front of you when

going into and coming out of a bend

(C). The detection beam will not follow

sharp curves in the road.

In these cases the system may brake late

or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and

intervene if necessary.

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Note: If the system does not react to these

Using the System

changes the reason may be that the gap

interval to the vehicle in front of you

prevents an increase in speed.

Use the steering wheel controls to operate

the system.

Press switch A to increase or switch B to

decrease the set speed until the desired

set speed is shown in the information

display. Your vehicle speed will gradually

change to the selected speed.

Setting the Vehicle Gap

Note: Use the appropriate gap setting in

accordance with local traffic regulations.

Note: The gap setting is time dependent

and therefore the distance will

automatically adjust with your speed. For

example on a gap setting of four bars, the

time gap is 1.8 seconds. This will mean that

at a speed of 62 mph (100 km/h), the

distance to the vehicle in front of you will

be maintained at 164 feet (50 meters).

Note: If you depress the accelerator for a

short period of time, for example when

overtaking, the system will temporarily

switch off. It will switch back on when you

release the accelerator pedal. A message

will be shown in the display.

Set speed increase

Set speed decrease

On and off

Gap increase

Gap decrease

Cancel and resume

Note: The gap setting will remain

unchanged each time you switch the ignition

on.

Switching the System On

Press switch C. The system is set to

standby mode.

Setting a Speed

Note: The system must be in standby

mode.

Press switch A or B to select your desired

cruise speed. The speed is displayed in the

information display and stored as the set

speed.

Changing the Set Speed

Note: Vehicle speed may be increased and

decreased at intervals of 5 mph or 5 km/h

depending on your unit of measure setting.

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