Get Adaptive cruise control (ACC) Guide for Ford Mondeo 4 Door Fifth Generation (2014-2022)

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

Note: When adaptive cruise control is

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

activated, you may hear some unusual

sounds during automatic braking. This is

normal and caused by the automatic

braking system.

WARNINGS

The system is not a collision warning

or avoidance system. The separate

forward alert function provides a

Note: Keep the front of the vehicle free

from dirt, metal badges or objects, including

vehicle front protectors and additional lights

which may prevent the sensor from

operating.

collision warning and mitigation feature.

See Forward alert function (page 239).

You must intervene if the system does not

detect a vehicle in front.

The system is designed to help you

maintain a gap from the vehicle ahead or

a set road speed if there is no slower

vehicle ahead. The system is intended to

provide enhanced operation of the vehicle

when following other vehicles which are in

the same lane and traveling in the same

direction.

When driving you are responsible for

maintaining the correct distance and

speed, even when adaptive cruise

control is used. You must always pay

attention to the traffic conditions and

intervene when adaptive cruise control is

not maintaining a suitable speed or

suitable distance.

The system is based on the use of a radar

sensor which projects a beam directly

forward of the vehicle. This beam will

detect any vehicle ahead within the

system's range.

The system does not relieve you of

your responsibility to drive with due

care and attention.

The system does not brake for slow

or stationary vehicles, pedestrians,

objects in the road, oncoming and

crossing vehicles.

The radar sensor is mounted behind the

front grille.

CAUTIONS

Only use adaptive cruise control when

conditions are favorable, for example

on freeways and main roads with

steady free flowing traffic.

Do not use in poor visibility,

specifically fog, heavy rain, spray or

snow.

Do not use on icy or slippery roads.

Do not use the system when entering

or leaving a freeway.

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.

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

Detection beam issues

Automatic braking with ACC

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.

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 in front of

you, adaptive cruise control will not

automatically decelerate to a stop.

The system will automatically brake for

you, if required to maintain the set gap

between your vehicle and the one detected

in front. This braking capacity is limited to

approximately 30% of the total manual

braking capacity to ensure smooth and

comfortable cruising. If the car 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 displayed in the cluster.

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).

Motorcycles may be detected late, or

not at all. (B)

With vehicles in front when going into

and coming out of a bend (C). The

detection beam will not follow sharp

curves in the road.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL

The system is operated by adjustment

•

controls mounted on the steering wheel.

In these cases the system may brake late

or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and

intervene if necessary.

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

Vehicles without speed limiter

D

E

ACC gap increase

ACC gap decrease

Switching the system on

Press switch A. The system is set to

standby mode.

Setting a speed

Note: The system must be in standby

mode.

A

B

C

D

E

ACC on

ACC cancel

ACC off

ACC gap increase

ACC gap decrease

Vehicles with speed limiter

F

G

Set speed increase

Set speed decrease

Press switch F or switch G 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 km/h or 5 mph.

Note: If the system does not react to these

changes the reason may be that the gap

interval to the vehicle in front prevents an

increase in speed.

A

B

C

ACC on/off

ACC cancel

Speed limiter on/off

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

Note: The gap setting is time dependant

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 100 km/h (62 mph), the

distance to the vehicle in front will be

maintained at 50 meters (164 feet).

Note: If the accelerator is depressed for a

short period, for example when overtaking,

the system is temporarily deactivated and

then reactivated when the accelerator pedal

is released. A message is displayed in the

information display.

Press switch F to increase or switch G to

decrease the set speed until the desired

set speed is shown in the information

display. The vehicle speed will gradually

change to the selected speed.

Note: The gap setting will remain

unchanged during ignition cycles.

Note: Smaller increases of 1 km/h or 1 mph

may be set by pressing switch H.

The distance between you and the vehicle

detected in front is maintained by a

variable setting. There are five steps which

are represented by horizontal bars

displayed in the information display. One

bar denotes the smallest gap and five bars

indicate the largest gap. These bars are

shown empty when in standby mode and

filled when in active mode.

H

ACC resume

If no vehicle is detected in front, then only

your vehicle is displayed in the information

display below the bars. The system will

maintain the set speed when conditions

permit. The set gap is maintained and

displayed.

If a vehicle is detected by the sensor, the

display will show another vehicle above

the horizontal bars:

Setting the vehicle gap

CAUTION

Use the appropriate gap setting in

accordance with local traffic

regulations.

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

Vehicles with speed limiter

Press switch A to turn the system off.

Note: When deactivating the system by

pressing switch A, the stored speed is not

retained.

Automatic deactivation

Note: If the engine speed drops too low, a

This is a follow mode, and the system will

message is displayed in the information

display instructing you to change down a

gear (manual transmission only). If you do

not follow this recommendation then the

system will go into automatic deactivation

mode.

accelerate or decelerate as necessary to

maintain the set gap.

Press switch E to decrease the gap or

switch D to increase the gap. The gap

selected will be represented by the number

of bars in the display.

Note: The system will not operate if the

electronic stability program (ESP) has been

manually switched off.

Note: The recommended gap setting is four

to five bars.

The system is dependent on various other

safety systems, for example ABS and ESP.

If any of these systems are malfunctioning

or reacting to an emergency, the system is

automatically deactivated.

In the event of automatic deactivation a

signal will sound and the message is

displayed in the information display See

Information Messages (page 88). You

must then intervene and adapt your driving

and speed to vehicles in front.

Temporarily deactivating the

system

Note: The system is canceled when the

gear lever is moved to a neutral position or

if the accelerator pedal or clutch is

depressed for a long period of time.

Press either the brake or switch B to cancel

the system. The system will return to

standby mode allowing you full manual

control of the vehicle. The set speed and

gap setting are retained in the memory.

To resume adaptive cruise control press

switch H. The system will resume with the

previously set speed and vehicle gap

setting if conditions permit.

An automatic deactivation can be due to

the:

•

vehicle speed falling below 30 km/h

(20 mph)

•

wheels losing traction

Switching the system off

Vehicles without speed limiter

brake temperature is high, for example

when driving on mountainous or hilly

roads

•

engine speed is too low

radar sensor is covered

Press switch C to turn the system off.

Note: When deactivating the system by

pressing switch C, the stored speed is not

retained.

parking brake or electric parking brake

(EPB) is applied.

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC)

The system assists you by warning of the

FORWARD ALERT FUNCTION

risk of a collision with a vehicle in front.

WARNINGS

The system alerts you by warning chimes

and a visual warning in the information

display. See Information Messages

(page 88).

Brake support is activated to enable full

braking effectiveness, and reduce the

severity of a collision with the vehicle in

front.

Never wait for a collision warning.

When driving you are responsible for

maintaining the correct distance and

speed, even when the system is used.

The system will only react to vehicles

in front traveling in the same

direction and will not react to slow

or stationary vehicles.

Switching the system on and off

Never drive in a manner to provoke

the system. The system is designed

to assist in emergencies only.

Note: When the system is switched off, a

warning indicator will remain illuminated in

the information display. See Warning

Lamps and Indicators (page 71).

CAUTIONS

Note: The system status and settings will

Warnings may be triggered late, be

absent or triggered unnecessarily due

to detection beam issues. See

remain unchanged during ignition cycles.

The system can be switched on and off

using the information display. See General

Information (page 75).

Principle of Operation (page 234).

The system uses the same radar

sensors as adaptive cruise control and

therefore has the same limitations.

See Principle of Operation (page 234).

Adjusting the warning sensitivity

You may adjust the system warning

sensitivity using the buttons on the steering

wheel. See General Information (page

75). This controls how early the visual and

audible warning is activated.

Note: The brake support system only

reduces the collision speed if you brake

immediately once alerted.

Note: If the brake pedal is depressed

sufficiently quickly then braking is

implemented with full brake function, even

if the force on the pedal is light.

Note: Brake support prepares the brake

system for rapid braking and the brakes are

applied gently, which may be noticed as a

slight jerk.

Note: The collision alerts will only occur if

the system is switched on, however the

brake support is always on and cannot be

turned off.

Note: The system may be used with or

without the adaptive cruise control system

being activated.

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Adaptive cruise control (ACC) for Your Ford Mondeo 4 Door Fifth Generation (2014-2022)

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