Ford Explorer: Adaptive Cruise Control / Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
The cruise controls are on the steering wheel. See Cruise Control.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On
Press to set the system in standby
mode.
The indicator, current gap setting and set speed appear in the information display.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off
Press when the system is in standby
mode, or switch the ignition off.
Note: You erase the set speed and gap setting when you switch the system
off.
Automatic Cancellation or Deactivation
The system may cancel if:
- The tires lose traction.
- You apply the parking brake.
The system may cancel and set the parking brake if:
- You unbuckle the seatbelt and open the driver door after you stop your vehicle.
- Your vehicle is held at a stop continuously for more than three minutes.
The system may deactivate or prevent activating when requested if:
- A sensor is blocked.
- The brake temperature is too high.
- There is a failure in the system or a related system.
Sensor Limitations
WARNING: On rare occasions, detection issues can occur due to the road
infrastructures, for example bridges, tunnels and safety barriers...
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press the toggle button upward or downward
to set the current speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and set speed a..
Other information:
Activation
Vertical Alignment
NOTE:
In order to align the CCM,
the front bumper cover must be removed to access the sensor and the
vehicle must be in a wheel alignment bay station so that the vehicle is
level.
NOTE:
Damage to the CCM bracket may affect correct alignment...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Activation
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...