Ford F-350 (2017 year). Manual — part 59

Switching Cruise Control Off

Press and release OFF when the system is
in stand by mode or switch the ignition off.

Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Always pay close attention to
changing road conditions when using
adaptive cruise control. The system

does not replace attentive driving. Failing
to pay attention to the road may result in
a crash, serious injury or death.

Adaptive cruise control is not a crash
warning or avoidance system.

Adaptive cruise control does not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Adaptive cruise control does not
detect pedestrians or objects in the
road.

Adaptive cruise control does not
detect oncoming vehicles in the
same lane.

Do not use adaptive 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.

Do not use adaptive cruise control
with a snow plow blade installed.

WARNINGS

Do not use adaptive cruise control
when towing a trailer that has trailer
brakes. The auto-brake component

of the adaptive cruise control system does
not operate the trailer brakes. Using
adaptive cruise control when towing a
trailer that has trailer brakes may result in
the loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury.

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.

Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and control the vehicle at all
times.

The system adjusts your speed to maintain
a proper distance between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane. You
can select from one of four gap settings.

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

Switching the System On

Press and release ON.

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The information display shows
the grey indicator light.

(If Equipped)

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The current gap setting and SET also
shows.

Setting a Speed

1.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+. The memory

stores the vehicle speed.

3. The information display shows a green

indicator light, current gap setting and
the desired set speed.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

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5. A lead vehicle graphic illuminates 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.

Following a Vehicle

WARNINGS

When following a vehicle, your
vehicle does not decelerate
automatically to a stop, nor does

your vehicle always decelerate quickly
enough to avoid a crash without driver
intervention. Always apply the brakes when
necessary. Failing to do so may result in a
crash, serious injury or death.

Adaptive cruise control only warns
of vehicles detected by the radar
sensor. In some cases there may be

no warning or a delayed warning. Always
apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to do so may result in a crash, serious injury
or death.

Note: The brakes may emit a sound when
the adaptive cruise control system is active.

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. The
distance setting is adjustable.

The lead vehicle graphic illuminates.

The vehicle maintains a constant distance
from the vehicle ahead until:
•

The vehicle in front of you accelerates
to a speed above the set speed.

•

The vehicle in front of you moves out
of your lane or out of view.

•

The vehicle speed falls below 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

You set a new gap distance.

The system applies the brakes to slow the
vehicle to maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. The system applies
only limited maximum braking. Press the
brake pedal to override the system.

(If Equipped)

If the system predicts that its maximum
braking level is insufficient, an audible
warning sounds while the system
continues to brake. A red warning bar
appears on the windshield heads-up
display. Take immediate action to slow or
stop the vehicle.

The system may provide slight temporary
acceleration when you use your driver side
directional indicator while following a lead
vehicle, to aid in passing the vehicle.

Setting the Gap Distance

Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap
appropriate to the driving conditions.

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Gap decrease.

A

Gap increase.

B

Press the gap control to decrease or
increase the distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you.

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Bars in the graphic show the selected gap
distance. You can select between four gap
settings.

Note: When you select Tow/Haul Mode,
the gap distance is increased slightly.

Adaptive cruise control distance-between-vehicle settings

Dynamic beha-

vior

Distance gap

Time gap,

seconds

Graphic display,

bars indicated

between

vehicles

Set speed

yd (m)

mph ( km/h)

Sport.

37 (34)

1.2

1

62 (100)

Normal.

49 (45)

1.6

2

62 (100)

Normal.

55 (50)

1.8

3

62 (100)

Comfort.

67 (61)

2.2

4

62 (100)

(If Equipped)

Each time you start the vehicle, the system
selects the last chosen gap for the current
driver.

Disengaging the System

Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. The
last set speed displays in grey but does not
erase.

Overriding the System

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.

When you press the accelerator pedal, you
override the set speed and gap distance.

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The green indicator illuminates
when the system engages.

The system resumes operation

when you release the accelerator pedal.
The vehicle speed decreases to the set
speed, or to a lower speed if following a
slower vehicle.

Changing the Set Speed

•

Accelerate or brake to the desired
speed, then press and release SET+.

•

Press and hold SET+ or SET- until the
desired set speed shows on the
information display. The vehicle speed
gradually changes to the selected
speed.

•

Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed changes in approximately
1 mph (1 km/h).

•

Hold the SET+ or SET- button to
change the set speed in increments of
approximately 5 mph or 10 km/h.

The system may apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to the new set speed. The set
speed displays continuously in the
information display while the system is
active.

Resuming the Set Speed

Note: Only use resume if you are aware of
the set speed and intend to return to it.

Press and release RES. The vehicle returns
to the previously set speed. The set speed
shows continuously in the information
display while the system is active.

Low Speed Automatic
Cancellation

The system does not function at vehicle
speeds below 12.4 mph (20 km/h). An
audible alarm sounds and the automatic
braking releases if the vehicle drops below
this speed.

Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow
Usage

Note: An audible alarm sounds and the
system shuts down if it applies brakes for
an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again when the brakes have
cooled.

Note: When towing with adaptive cruise
control, turn on Tow/Haul Mode and Diesel
Engine Brake.

Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep grades, for
example in mountainous areas. The
system needs additional engine braking in
these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent
it from overheating.

(If Equipped)