2023 FORD EXPLORER cruise control

Optimal system performance requires aclear view of the road by thewindshield-mounted camera.
Optimal performance may not occur if:
•The camera is blocked.
•There is poor visibility or lightingconditions.
•There are bad weather conditions.
SWITCHING ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL ON AND OFF
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel. See Cruise Control (page 82).
Switching Adaptive Cruise ControlOn
Press the button to set thesystem in standby mode.
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the information display.
Switching Adaptive Cruise ControlOff
Press the button when thesystem is in standby mode, orswitch the ignition off.
Note:You erase the set speed when youswitch the system off.
Automatic Cancellation orDeactivation
The system may cancel if:
•The tires lose traction.
•You apply the parking brake.
The system may cancel and set the parkingbrake if:
•You unbuckle the seatbelt and openthe driver door after you stop yourvehicle.
•Your vehicle is at a stop continuouslyfor more than three minutes.
The system may turn off or preventactivating when requested if:
•The vehicle has a blocked sensor.
•The brake temperature is too high.
•There is a failure in the system or arelated system.
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL SPEED
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press the toggle button upwardor downward to set the currentspeed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the information display.
A vehicle image illuminates if there is avehicle detected in front of you.
Note:When adaptive cruise control isactive, the speedometer may vary slightlyfrom the set speed displayed in theinformation display.
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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speedfrom a Complete Stop
Press the toggle button upwardor downward while keeping thebrake pedal fully pressed.
The set speed adjusts to 20 mph(30 km/h).
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the information display.
Note:The system activates from acomplete stop only when it detects a leadvehicle in close proximity.
Manually Changing the Set Speed
Press and release the togglebutton upward to increase theset speed in small increments.
Press and hold the toggle button upwardto increase the set speed in largeincrements. Release the button when theset speed is equal to your desired speed.
Press and release the togglebutton downward to decreasethe set speed in smallincrements.
Press and hold the toggle buttondownward to decrease the set speed inlarge increments. Release the button whenthe set speed is equal to your desiredspeed.
You can also press the accelerator or brakepedal until you reach the speed you prefer.Press the toggle button upward ordownward to select the current speed asthe set speed.
The system may apply the brakes to slowthe vehicle to the new set speed. The setspeed continuously displays in theinformation display when the system isactive.
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL GAP
Press the button to cyclethrough the four gap settings.
The selected gap appears in theinstrument cluster display as shown by thebars in the image.
Note:The gap setting is time dependentand therefore, the distance adjusts with yourvehicle speed.
Note:It is your responsibility to select a gapappropriate to the driving conditions.
Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings
DynamicBehaviorGap DistanceGraphicDisplay,Bars Indic-atedBetweenVehicles
Sport.Closest.1
Normal.Close.2
Normal.Medium.3
Comfort.Far.4
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Each time you switch the system on, itselects the last chosen gap setting.
Following a Vehicle
When a vehicle ahead of you enters thesame lane or a slower vehicle is ahead inthe same lane, the vehicle speed adjuststo maintain the gap setting.
Note:When you are following a vehicle andyou switch on a turn signal lamp, adaptivecruise control may provide a small,temporary acceleration to help you pass.
Your vehicle maintains a consistent gapfrom the vehicle ahead until:
•The vehicle in front of you acceleratesto a speed above the set speed.
•The vehicle in front of you moves outof the lane you are in.
•You set a new gap distance.
The system applies the brakes to slowdown your vehicle to maintain a safe gapdistance from the vehicle in front of you.The system only applies limited braking.You can override the system by applyingthe brakes.
Note:The brakes may emit noise whenapplied by the system.
If the system determines that its maximumbraking level is not sufficient, an audiblewarning sounds, a message appears in theinstrument cluster display and an indicatorflashes when the system continues tobrake. Take immediate action.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button or tap the brakepedal.
The set speed does not erase.
RESUMING THE SET SPEED
Press the button.
Your vehicle speed returns to thepreviously set speed and gap setting. Theset speed displays continuously in theinformation display when the system isactive.
Note:Only use resume if you are aware ofthe set speed and intend to return to it.
Resuming the Set Speed from aComplete Stop
If your vehicle follows a vehicle to acomplete stop and remains stationary forless than three seconds, your vehicleaccelerates from a stationary position tofollow the vehicle ahead.
If your vehicle follows a vehicleto a complete stop and remainsstationary for more than threeseconds, press and release the button orpress the accelerator pedal to follow thevehicle ahead.
OVERRIDING THE SET SPEED
WARNING: If you override thesystem by pressing the acceleratorpedal, it does not automatically applythe brakes to maintain a gap from anyvehicle ahead.
When you press the accelerator pedal, youoverride the set speed and gap distance.
Use the accelerator pedal to intentionallyexceed the set speed limit.
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When you override the system, the greenindicator illuminates and the vehicle icondoes not appear in the instrument clusterdisplay.
The system resumes operation when yourelease the accelerator pedal. The vehiclespeed decreases to the set speed, or alower speed if following a slower vehicle.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL
A bracket appears around the set speedand the detected speed limit sign in theinformation display.
System Warnings
If the set speed is increased beyond thespeed limit or speed limit plus a positivetolerance value, the set speed indicatorflashes.
The warning does not occur if:
•You override the set speed using theaccelerator pedal.
•The vehicle speed exceeds the setspeed due to being on a downhill slope.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: LANE CENTERING
Illuminates when you switchlane centering on. The color ofthe indicator changes to indicatethe system status.
Gray indicates the system is on butinactive.
Green indicates the system is active andapplying assistance steering torque inputto keep your vehicle in the center of thelane.
Amber with an audible tone and then grayindicates a system auto-cancellation.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS - VEHICLES
WITH: STOP AND GO
Illuminates when you switchadaptive cruise control on. Thecolor of the indicator changes toindicate the system status.
White indicates the system is on butinactive.
Green indicates that you set the speed andthe system is active.
SWITCHING FROM ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL TO CRUISE
CONTROL
WARNING: Normal cruise controlwill not brake when your vehicle isapproaching slower vehicles. Always beaware of which mode you have selectedand apply the brakes when necessary.
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Use the touchscreen to select thefollowing:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Driver Assist.
3.Select Cruise Control.
4.Select Normal.
The cruise control indicatorreplaces the adaptive cruisecontrol indicator if you selectnormal cruise control. The gap settingdoes not display, and the system does notrespond to lead vehicles. Automaticbraking remains active to maintain setspeed. The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
SWITCHING LANE CENTERING
ON AND OFF
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel. See Cruise Control (page 81).
Press the button.
The indicator appears in the informationdisplay. When the system is on, the colorof the indicator changes to indicate thesystem status. See Adaptive CruiseControl Indicators (page 248).
Note:Adaptive cruise control must be onbefore you can switch lane centering on.
Activating Lane Centering
The system only activates when all of thefollowing occur:
•You have adaptive cruise control withstop-and-go on.
•Your hands are on the steering wheel.
•The system detects both lanemarkings.
Note:If it does not detect valid lanemarkings, the system stays inactive untilvalid markings are available.
You can override the system at any timeby steering your vehicle.
System Alerts and AutomaticCancellation
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
When the system is active and detects nosteering activity for a certain period of time,the system alerts you to put your hands onthe steering wheel. If you do not react tothe warnings the system cancels and slowsyour vehicle down to idle speeds whilemaintaining steering control.
The system also alerts you if your vehiclecrosses lane markings without detectedsteering activity.
Note:The system may detect a light gripor touch on the steering wheel as hands-offdriving.
When an external condition cancels thesystem, for example, no lane markingsavailable, a tone sounds and a messageappears in the information display.
If your vehicle starts to slowdown, you must provide steeringinput to the wheel and press andrelease the button to regain full systemperformance.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
•The lane becomes too wide or toonarrow.
•The system cannot detect valid lanemarkings.
•Lane markings are crossed.
Note:The system disables until the nextkey cycle if your vehicle slows down due todriver inactivity twice within a key cycle.
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SWITCHING INTELLIGENT
MODE ON AND OFF
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Intelligent.
Changing the Set Speed withIntelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
When intelligent mode is on, the systemadjusts the set speed to the speed limitdetected by the camera and the speedlimit information provided by thenavigation system.
Note:The set speed adjusts when thesystem detects a different maximum speedlimit.
Note:The speed limit information providedby the navigation map data may beinaccurate or out of date. See Navigation(page 449).
Note:The system alerts you if the set speedincreases beyond the speed limit. SeeAdaptive Cruise Control Indicators (page248).
If the system does not detect a speed limit,the vehicle speed remains at the currentset speed.
You can override the set speed at any time.You may need to override or cancel thesystem in certain situations such asinclement weather or if an incorrect speedis set.
Note:The system may not detect and readspeed limit signs with conditionalinformation, for example, when a sign isflashing, during specific time ranges, orwhen children are present.
Note:Under certain conditions, the systemmay not adjust the vehicle speed until afteryour vehicle passes the speed limit sign.
ADJUSTING THE SET SPEED
TOLERANCE
You can set a permanent speed tolerancethat is above or below the detected speedlimit.
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Intelligent.
5.Press Tolerance.
6.Use + and - to set the tolerance.
Note:You cannot set the tolerance morethan 20 mph (30 km/h) above or below therecognized speed.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
– TROUBLESHOOTING
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL –INFORMATION MESSAGES -VEHICLES WITH: LANECENTERING
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not allmessages display or are available.
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Note:The system could abbreviate orshorten certain messages depending uponwhich cluster type you have.
ActionMessage
Return your hands to the steering wheel and provide steeringinput to cancel the message.Keep Hands on SteeringWheel
To reset the feature when the vehicle is stationary, return thegear selector to park and turn the vehicle off. Restart thevehicle with your foot on the brake pedal.
Lane Centering AssistNot Available
You must immediately take full control of the vehicle.Resume Control
Resume adaptive cruise control with lane centering byapplying foot pressure on the accelerator pedal. You can alsoresume the feature by pressing the resume button on thesteering wheel.
Press Accelerator Pedalto Resume
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL –INFORMATION MESSAGES -VEHICLES WITH: INTELLIGENTADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not allmessages display or are available.
Note:Certain messages may beabbreviated or shortened depending uponwhich cluster type you have.
ActionMessage
Conditions exist preventing the system from being available.Intelligent Cruise ControlSpeed Sign RecognitionNot Available
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