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Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch until
the vehicle accelerates to the desired speed,
then release the switch.
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TAP-UP — This allows you to increase your
current speed in increments of 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the
SET-ACCEL switch. Multiple taps of the
SET-ACCEL switch will increase your vehicle
speed 1 mph (1.6 km/h) for each tap. For
example, if you are currently set at 60 mph
(96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5
times your vehicle speed will increase and set
at 65 mph (104 km/h).
Turning the Speed Control Off
You can cancel the speed control while you are
driving.
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Press the OFF switch. The speed control is
off. If you want to resume speed control,
press the ON switch and reset the speed
control by pressing the SET ACCEL button.
❑
Press the clutch pedal slightly (if equipped).
The speed control is suspended, but you can
reset it by pressing SET ACCEL or return to
the previous set speed with the RESUME
switch.
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Press the brake pedal slightly. The speed
control is suspended, but you can reset it by
pressing SET ACCEL or return to the
previous set speed with the RESUME switch.
In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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Driving uphill or on a steep grade
When the speed control is on, your vehicle may
significantly drop speed when driving uphill,
especially with a heavy load. If the speed drops
more than 8 to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by design, be
canceled. You may have to temporarily resume
manual speed control while driving up a steep
grade in order to maintain the speed you desire.
Frequent shifting of an automatic transmission or
speed loss during speed control operation can be
eliminated by shifting out of overdrive into
drive (or by pressing the Transmission Control
Switch, if equipped). These conditions could
occur in hilly terrain or at higher elevations.
If the speed control “dropped out” after your
climb is completed, the speed of your vehicle
can be reset with the SET ACCEL switch, or
returned to the previous set speed with the
RESUME switch, as long as you are driving over
30 mph (48 km/h).
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is
cancelled. You can return to the speed you set
by using the RSM switch, as long as you did not
press the OFF switch.
To resume the speed you had before, you must
be driving at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
Press and release the RESUME switch. Your
vehicle gradually returns to the previously set
speed and then maintains it.
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WARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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Features
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
Doors
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
Tailgate
To open the tailgate, first lower the tailgate
window.
Next, lift the latch handle from the inside
tailgate panel of your vehicle, and lower the
tailgate.
To close the tailgate, lift it and push forward
with enough force to latch the assembly securely
in position.
When open, the tailgate load should not exceed
500 lbs (227 kgs). If you want to load heavy
items onto your vehicle, Ford recommends that
you load them one at a time, directly on the bed
floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its
supports.
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