Ford Escort (2003 year). Manual — part 11

Setting speed control

The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.

1. Press the ON control and release
it.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed.

3. Press the SET ACC control and
release it.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.

Note:
• Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a

steep hill.

• If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill, you

may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed.

• If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below

your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage.

ON

OFF

RSM

CST

SET

ACC

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Resuming a set speed

Press the RSM (resume) control and
release it. This will automatically
return the vehicle to the previously
set speed. The RSM control will not
work if the vehicle speed is not
faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

Increasing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to set a higher
speed:
• Press and hold the SET ACC

control until you get to the
desired speed, then release the
control. You can also use the SET
ACCEL control to operate the
Tap-Up function. Press and
release this control to increase
the vehicle set speed in small
amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph).

• Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the

vehicle reaches that speed press and release the SET ACC control.

Reducing speed while using speed control

There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:
• Press and hold the CST control

until you get to the desired
speed, then release the control.
You can also use the CST control
to operate the Tap-Down
function. Press and release this
control to decrease the vehicle
set speed in small amounts by 1.6
km/h (1 mph).

RSM

CST

SET

ACC

RSM

CST

SET

ACC

RSM

CST

SET

ACC

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• Depress the brake pedal until the

desired vehicle speed is reached,
press the SET ACC control.

Turning off speed control

There are two ways to turn off the speed control:

• Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). This will

not erase your vehicles previously set speed.

• Press the speed control OFF

control.

Note: When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.

MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
• Press and hold OPEN to raise the

moon roof to the vent position.

• Press OPEN again to fully open

the moon roof.

• Press the opposite end of the

toggle control to close the moon
roof fromeither position.

Sliding shade

The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can open or close when the
moon roof is closed.

RSM

CST

SET

ACC

ON

OFF

OPEN

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CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,
drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using
such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety
and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, in vehicle communications
systems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios.

A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to

avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.

INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL

Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.

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