Get Cruise Control Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door 2023

Cruise Control

Press the toggle button upward

or downward to set the current

speed.

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 30 km/h (20 mph).

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Note: The set speed appears in the

information display.

USING CRUISE CONTROL

Changing the Set Speed

WARNING: Do not use cruise

control on winding roads, in heavy traffic

or when the road surface is slippery. This

could result in loss of vehicle control,

serious injury or death.

Press the toggle button upward

to increase the set speed.

Press the toggle button

downward to decrease the set

speed.

WARNING: When you are going

downhill, your vehicle speed could

increase above the set speed. The

system does not apply the brakes.

You can adjust the set speed in small or

large increments. Press the toggle button

upward or downward once to adjust the

set speed in small increments. Press and

hold the toggle button upward or

downward to adjust the set speed in large

increments.

Note: If you accelerate by pressing the

accelerator pedal, the set speed does not

change. When you release the accelerator

pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that

you previously set.

The cruise controls are on the steering

wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press the button.

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Switching Cruise Control Off

Canceling the Set Speed

Press the button when the

Press the button, or press the

brake pedal to cancel the set

speed.

system is in standby mode. The

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system also turns off when you

switch the ignition off.

Note: The set speed is stored.

Note: The system cancels if the vehicle

speed drops below 16 km/h (10 mph) under

the set speed when driving uphill.

Note: The set speed erases when you

switch the system off.

Setting the Cruise Speed

Drive to the required speed.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press to resume the set speed.

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Cruise Control

Cruise Control Indicator

WARNING: The system does not

The indicator appears when you

detect oncoming vehicles in the same

lane.

switch the system on.

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WARNING: Do not use the system

in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy

rain, spray or snow.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL

WARNING: Do not use tire sizes

other than those recommended because

this can affect the normal operation of

the system. Failure to do so may result

in a loss of vehicle control, which could

result in serious injury.

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

The system adjusts the vehicle speed to

maintain the set gap between you and the

vehicle in front of you in the same lane.

You can select four gap settings.

WARNING: Pay close attention to

changing road conditions such as

entering or leaving a highway, on roads

with intersections or roundabouts, roads

without visible lanes of travel, roads that

are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep

slopes.

The system uses a radar that projects a

beam directly in front of your vehicle.

WARNING: The system may not

detect stationary or slow moving

vehicles below 10 km/h (6 mph).

WARNING: Do not use the system

when towing a trailer that has

aftermarket electronic trailer brake

controls. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, personal injury or death.

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The adaptive cruise controls are on the

steering wheel.

WARNING: The system is not a

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control

crash warning or avoidance system.

On

WARNING: The system does not

Press to set the system in

detect pedestrians or objects in the road.

standby mode.

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Cruise Control

Following a Vehicle

WARNING: When following a

vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does

not always decelerate quickly enough to

avoid a crash without driver intervention.

Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

personal injury or death.

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The indicator, current gap setting and set

speed appear in the information display.

WARNING: The system only warns

of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.

In some cases there may be no warning

or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes

when necessary. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed

Drive to the required speed.

Press the toggle button upward

to set the current speed.

When a vehicle ahead of you enters the

same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in

the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts

to maintain a preset gap distance. A

vehicle graphic appears in the information

display.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

The indicator, current gap setting and set

speed appear in the information display.

Note: When you are following a vehicle and

you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive

cruise control may provide a small

temporary acceleration to help you pass.

Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap

from the vehicle ahead until:

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The vehicle in front of you accelerates

to a speed above the set speed.

A vehicle graphic appears in the

information display if the system detects

a vehicle in front of you.

Note: When adaptive cruise control is

active, the speedometer may vary slightly

from the set speed displayed in the

information display.

The vehicle in front of you moves out

of the lane you are in.

You set a new gap distance.

The system applies the brakes to slow your

vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance

from the vehicle in front. The system only

applies limited braking. You can override

the system by applying the brakes.

If the system determines that its maximum

braking level is not sufficient, an audible

warning sounds when the system

continues to brake. Take immediate action.

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Cruise Control

Note: The brakes may emit noise when

applied by the system.

Setting the Gap Distance

You can decrease or increase the

distance between your vehicle

and the vehicle in front by

pressing the gap control.

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Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap

appropriate to the driving conditions.

The selected gap appears in the

information display as shown by the bars

in the image. You can select four gap

settings.

Adaptive Cruise Control Distance Between Vehicle Settings

Set Speed

Graphic Display

- Bars Indicated

Between

Time Gap -

Distance Gap

m (yd)

Dynamic Beha-

vior

Seconds

km/h (mph)

Vehicles

100 (62)

1

28 (31)

39 (43)

50 (55)

61 (67)

Sport.

Normal.

Comfort.

2

3

4

1.4

1.8

2.2

Changing the Set Speed

When you switch the ignition on, the

system selects the last chosen gap setting.

Press the toggle button upward

to increase the set speed.

Overriding the System

Press the toggle button

downward to decrease the set

speed.

WARNING: If you override the

system by pressing the accelerator

pedal, it does not automatically apply

the brakes to maintain a gap from any

vehicle ahead.

You can adjust the set speed in small or

large increments. Press the toggle button

upward or downward once to adjust the

set speed in small increments. Press and

hold the toggle button upward or

downward to adjust the set speed in large

increments.

Use the accelerator pedal to intentionally

exceed the set speed limit.

When you override the system, the vehicle

graphic disappears from the information

display.

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Cruise Control

The system may apply the brakes to slow

Hilly Condition Usage

your vehicle to the new set speed. The set

speed continuously displays in the

information display when the system is

active.

Select a lower gear when the system is

active and you are driving downhill on

steep grades, for example in mountainous

areas. The system needs additional engine

braking in these situations to reduce the

load on the brake system to prevent it from

overheating.

Note: A tone sounds and the system turns

off if it applies brakes for an extended period

of time. This allows the brakes to cool. The

system operates after the brakes cool.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press the button, or tap the

brake pedal.

The last set speed displays with a

strikethrough and the last gap setting

appears but does not erase.

Note: The set speed also cancels if you

press the clutch pedal for an extended

period.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control

Off

Press the button.

Resuming the Set Speed

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Note: The set speed erases when you

Press the button.

switch the system off.

Detection Issues

The vehicle speed returns to the previously

set speed and gap setting. The set speed

continuously shows in the information

display when the system is active.

WARNING: On rare occasions,

detection issues can occur due to the

road infrastructures, for example bridges,

tunnels and safety barriers. In these

cases, the system may brake late or

unexpectedly. At all times, you are

responsible for controlling your vehicle,

supervising the system and intervening,

if required.

Note: Only use resume if you are aware of

the set speed and intend to return to it.

Automatic Cancellation

The system does not operate if the vehicle

speed is below 20 km/h (12 mph). A tone

sounds and adaptive braking releases if

the vehicle speed falls below 20 km/h

(12 mph).

WARNING: If the system

malfunctions, have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Automatic cancellation can also occur

when:

The radar has a limited field of view. It does

not detect all vehicles in all situations and

could detect vehicles later that you expect.

The lead vehicle graphic does not display

if the system does not detect a vehicle in

front of you.

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The tires lose traction.

The engine speed is too low.

You apply the parking brake.

Note: If the engine speed drops too low,

the information display advises you to shift

to a lower gear.

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Cruise Control

If something hits the front of your vehicle

or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone

may change. This could cause the system

to malfunction. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

System Not Available

The system may not turn on if there is:

•

A blocked sensor.

High brake temperature.

A failure in the system or a related

system.

Adaptive Cruise Control System

Sensors

WARNING: The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.

Keep the windshield free from

obstruction.

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Detection issues can occur:

A

When driving on a different line

than the vehicle in front.

B

With vehicles that edge into your

lane. The system can only detect

these vehicles once they fully

move into your lane.

There may be issues with the

detection of vehicles in front

when driving into and coming out

of a bend or curve in the road.

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The camera is mounted behind the interior

mirror.

C

In these cases, the system may brake late

or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and

take action when necessary.

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Cruise Control

A message displays if something obstructs

the radar signals from the sensor. The

system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and

does not function when something blocks

the sensor.

Note: You cannot see the sensor, it is

behind a fascia panel.

Note: Keep the front of your vehicle free of

dirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle front

protectors, aftermarket lights, additional

paint or plastic coatings could also degrade

sensor performance.

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The radar is behind the front grille below

the license plate.

Cause

Action

The surface of the radar in the radiator grille Clean the radiator grille in front of the radar

is dirty or obstructed.

or remove any obstruction.

The surface of the radar is clean but the

message remains in the display.

Wait a short period of time. It may take

several minutes for the radar to detect that

it is free from obstruction.

Heavy rain or snow interfere with the radar Do not use the system in these conditions

signals.

because it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Swirling water, snow or ice on the surface Do not use the system in these conditions

of the road interfere with the radar signals. because it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

You are in a desert or remote area with no Wait a short period of time or switch to

other vehicles and no roadside objects.

normal cruise control.

Switching to Normal Cruise

Control

Due to the nature of radar technology, a

blocked sensor message could display

when the sensor is not blocked. This can

happen, for example, when driving in

sparse rural or desert environments. A false

blocked condition self clears or clears after

you switch the ignition off and on.

WARNING: Normal cruise control

will not brake when your vehicle is

approaching slower vehicles. Always be

aware of which mode you have selected

and apply the brakes when necessary.

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Cruise Control

You can change from adaptive cruise

control to cruise control using the

information display.

To switch between adaptive cruise control and normal cruise control, use the

information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Cruise control

Mode

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK

button.

The cruise control indicator

replaces the adaptive cruise

control indicator if you select

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

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The indicator appears when you

normal cruise control. The gap setting

does not display, the system does not

automatically respond to lead vehicles and

adaptive braking does not activate. The

system remembers the last setting when

you start your vehicle.

switch the system on.

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The indicator appears in the information

display when the system is in standby

mode and when you set the adaptive

cruise speed.

Adaptive Cruise Control Information Messages

Message

Action

Adaptive cruise control

not available Sensor

blocked See manual

The radar has reduced visibility.

The system is not available.

Adaptive cruise control

not available

Adaptive cruise control

malfunction

The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked

as soon as possible.

Cruise control active

Adaptive braking off

You have switched normal cruise control on. Adaptive braking

turns off.

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Cruise Control

Note: The system does not set the vehicle

Adaptive Cruise Control With

speed to speed limits shown with a

supplementary traffic sign in the information

display.

Speed Sign Recognition(If Equipped)

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

Note: You can override the set speed at any

time.

Note: The adaptive cruise control gap

setting normally operates.

Switching Between the Cruise

Control Modes

You can change between the cruise control

modes using the information display.

The system combines speed sign

recognition with adaptive cruise control.

The system allows you to set the vehicle

speed to the speed limit detected by the

speed sign recognition system. For

example, if the speed sign recognition

system detects a 80 km/h (50 mph)

speed limit, the vehicle speed is set to

80 km/h (50 mph).

To switch between the cruise control modes, use the information display controls

on the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Cruise control

Mode

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required setting. Press the OK

button.

If you select this mode, a bracket appears

around the set speed and the detected

speed limit sign in the information display.

The system is designed to set the vehicle

speed to the speed limit detected by the

speed sign recognition system before your

vehicle passes the speed limit sign.

Intelligent Mode

Under certain conditions, the system may

not adjust the vehicle speed until after your

vehicle passes the speed limit sign.

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Cruise Control

Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance

Note: The set speed adjusts when the

Settings

system detects a different maximum speed

limit.

You can set a permanent speed tolerance

that is above or below the detected speed

limit through the tolerance menu in the

information display.

If the system does not detect a speed limit,

the vehicle speed remains at the current

set speed.

Automatic Cancellation

If the speed sign recognition system

detects a speed limit below the minimum

adaptive cruise control set speed, a tone

sounds and the system returns to standby

mode.

To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on

the steering wheel to select the following:

Menu Item

Action

Driver assist.

Press the menu button.

Cruise control

Tolerance

Press the OK button.

Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or

downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the

OK button.

Normal Mode

Adaptive Mode

If you select this mode, normal cruise

If you select this mode, adaptive cruise

control operates with manual set speed

input. The system does not set the vehicle

speed to the speed limit detected by the

speed sign recognition system.

control operates. The gap setting does not

display, the system does not automatically

respond to lead vehicles and adaptive

braking does not activate.

Adaptive Cruise Control With Speed Sign Recognition Information

Messages

Message

Action

Adaptive cruise control

Speed sign recognition

not available

Navigation system based speed limit information is not

available. If the message continues to appear, have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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