Cruise Control -> Using Cruise Control for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Cruise Control  
Switching Cruise Control On  
Press and release ON.  
The indicator will display in the  
instrument cluster.  
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION  
Cruise control lets you maintain a set  
speed without keeping your foot on the  
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise  
control when your vehicle speed is greater  
than 20 mph (30 km/h).  
Setting a Speed  
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.  
USING CRUISE CONTROL  
2. Press and release SET+.  
WARNINGS  
3. Take your foot off the accelerator  
Do not use cruise control in heavy  
traffic, on winding roads or when the  
road surface is slippery. This could  
result in loss of vehicle control, serious  
injury or death.  
pedal.  
Changing the Set Speed  
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+.  
When you are going downhill, your  
vehicle 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. Failure to do so could result in loss  
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.  
Note: Cruise control will disengage if your  
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph  
(16 km/h) below your set speed while  
driving uphill.  
Canceling the Set Speed  
Pull CAN toward you and release, or tap  
the brake pedal. The system will not erase  
the set speed.  
Resuming the Set Speed  
Pull RES toward you and release.  
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.  
The cruise control switches are located on  
the steering wheel.  
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Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing  
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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Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, Second Printing