Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 44

You can decrease or increase the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you by pressing the gap control.

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The selected gap displays in the message
center as shown by the bars in the graphic.
Four gap distance settings are available.

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

31 yd (28 m)

1

1

62 mph

(100 km/h)

Normal

43 yd (39 m)

1.4

2

62 mph

(100 km/h)

Normal

55 yd (50 m)

1.8

3

62 mph

(100 km/h)

Comfort

67 yd (61 m)

2.2

4

62 mph

(100 km/h)

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

Disengaging the System

Press the brake pedal or press CNCL. The
last set speed displays with a strikethrough
but will not erase.

Overriding the System

WARNING

Whenever the driver is overriding the
system by pressing the accelerator
pedal, the system will not

automatically apply the brakes to maintain
separation from any vehicle ahead.

You can override the set speed and gap
distance by pressing the accelerator pedal.

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When you override the system,
the green indicator light
illuminates and the lead vehicle
graphic does not show in the

information display.

The system will resume operation when
you release the accelerator pedal. The
vehicle speed will decrease to the set
speed, or 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
will gradually change to the selected
speed.

•

Press and release SET+ or SET-. The
set speed will change in approximately
1 mph (2 km/h) increments.

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

Low Speed Automatic
Cancellation

The system is not functional at vehicle
speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). An
audible alarm will sound and the
automatic braking releases if the vehicle
drops below this speed.

Hilly Condition Usage

Note: An audible alarm will sound and the
system will shut down if it is applying brakes
for an extended period of time. This allows
the brakes to cool down. The system will
function normally again when the brakes
have cooled down.

You should select a lower gear position
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 them from overheating.

Switching the System Off

Note: The set speed memory erases when
you switch off the system.

Press and release OFF or turn off the
ignition.

Detection Issues

The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or
detect a vehicle later than expected in
some situations. The lead vehicle graphic
will not illuminate if the system does not
detect a vehicle in front of you.

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Detection issues can occur:

When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.

A

With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.

B

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.

C

In these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. The driver should stay
alert and intervene when necessary.

If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could
cause missed or false vehicle detections.
See an authorized dealer to have the radar
checked for proper coverage and
operation.

System Not Available

Conditions that can cause the system to
deactivate or prevent the system from
activating when requested include:

•

a blocked sensor

•

high brake temperature

•

a failure in the system or a related
system.

Blocked Sensor

WARNINGS

Do not use the system when towing
a trailer with brake controls.
Aftermarket trailer brakes will not

function properly when the system is
activated because the brakes are
electronically controlled. Failing to do so
may result in 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. Failing to do so may result in a loss
of vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury.

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A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is located behind a fascia cover
near the driver side of the lower grille. The
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and

will not function when something obstructs
the radar signals. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this
message displaying.

Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar

or remove the object causing the obstruc-

tion.

The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty

or obstructed in some way.

Wait a short time. It may take several

minutes for the radar to detect that it is no

longer obstructed.

The surface of the radar in the grille is clean

but the message remains in the display.

Do not use the system in these conditions

because it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the

radar signals.

Do not use the system in these conditions

because it may not detect any vehicles

ahead.

Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface

of the road may interfere with the radar

signals.

Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise

control.

You are in a desert or remote area with no

other vehicles and no roadside objects.

Due to the nature of radar technology, it is
possible to get a blockage warning and not
be blocked. This can happen, for example,
when driving in sparse rural or desert
environments. A false blocked condition
will either self clear or clear after a key
cycle.

Switching to Normal Cruise
Control

WARNING

Normal cruise control will not brake
due to slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode is selected and

apply the brakes when necessary.

You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display.

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The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you

select normal cruise control. The gap
setting will not display, the system will not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and
automatic braking will activate. The
system defaults to adaptive cruise control
when you start the vehicle.

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