Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 43

This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind the vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in R
(Reverse). When the transmission is
shifted out of R (Reverse), the feature
automatically turns off and must be reset
when it is used again.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

Rear Camera Delay

The camera image will be displayed upon
shifting out of R (Reverse) until the vehicle
speed reaches 5 mph (8 km/h). This will
occur when the rear camera delay feature
is on, or until the radio button is selected.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF. The default setting for the rear
camera delay is OFF.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal.

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS

Do not use cruise control in heavy
traffic, on winding roads or when the
road surface is slippery. This could

result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death.

When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not

apply the brakes. Change down a gear to
assist the system in maintaining the set
speed. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

Note: Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed while
driving uphill.

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The cruise controls are located on the
steering wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press and release ON.

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The indicator will appear in the
instrument cluster.

Setting a Speed

1.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+.

3. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

The indicator will change colors in the
instrument cluster.

Changing the Set Speed

Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, you will return to the speed that you
previously set.

•

Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.

•

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

•

Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press CNCL or tap the brake pedal. You
will not erase the set speed.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release RES.

Switching Cruise Control Off

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

Press and release OFF or switch the
ignition off.

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USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

Always pay close attention to
changing road conditions, especially
when using adaptive cruise control.

Adaptive cruise control cannot replace
attentive driving. Failing to follow any of
the warnings below or 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 will not
detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

Adaptive cruise control will not
detect pedestrians or objects in the
roadway.

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

Do not use the adaptive cruise
control when entering or leaving a
highway, in heavy traffic or on roads

that are winding, slippery or unpaved.

Do not use in poor visibility,
specifically fog, rain, spray or snow.

Note: It is your responsibility to stay alert,
drive safely and be in control of 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 will
show the grey indicator light.

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The current gap setting and SET will also
display.

Setting a Speed

1.

Accelerate to the desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+. The vehicle

speed will be stored in the memory.

3. The information display will show a

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

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

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5. A lead vehicle graphic will illuminate if

there is a vehicle detected in front of
you.

Note: When adaptive cruise control is
active, the set speed displayed in the
information display may vary slightly from
the speedometer.

Following a Vehicle

WARNINGS

When following a vehicle in front of
you, your vehicle will not decelerate
automatically to a stop, nor will 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 the warning may be delayed.
The driver should always apply the brakes
when necessary. Failing to do so may result
in a crash, serious injury or death.

Note: The brakes may emit a sound when
modulated by the adaptive cruise control
system.

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 will illuminate.

The vehicle will maintain a constant
distance between 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)

•

a new gap distance is set.

The vehicle will apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. The maximum
braking which the system can apply is
limited. You can override the system by
applying the brakes.

If the system predicts that its maximum
braking level will not be sufficient, an
audible warning will sound while the
system continues to brake. This is
accompanied by a heads-up display; a red
warning bar illuminating on the windshield.
You should take immediate action.

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

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