Ford Ranger (2022 year). Manual in english

Note:

Operating your vehicle in any of the

off-road modes does not guarantee that it
cannot become stuck in sand, snow or mud
or other debris. It is your responsibility to
assess off-road situations and determine if
the terrain is passable.

Transfer Case Availability

Sand

Mud/Ruts

Grass/Gravel/

Snow

Normal

Drive selection

/ Terrain mode

Not Available

Available

4x2

Available

4x4 High

Available

4x4 Low

Default Terrain Mode across ignition cycles.

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Terrain Control

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL

WARNING:

The system does not

control speed in low traction conditions
or extremely steep slopes. The system
is designed to be an aid and does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

WARNING:

The system does not

replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission
into park (P) for automatic transmission
or first gear for manual transmission.

Trail control lets you focus on steering
during low-speed and off-road use by
controlling your vehicle's acceleration and
braking.

You can use trail control under the
following speeds:
•

20 mph (31 km/h) in two-wheel or
four-wheel drive high range.

•

10 mph (15 km/h) in four-wheel drive
low range.

•

5 mph (8 km/h) in reverse (R).

You may hear a noise from the anti-lock
brake system pump motor when you use
the system. This is normal.

SWITCHING TRAIL CONTROL
ON AND OFF

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Press the button.

The system switches off if you press the
button again or exceed 42 mph (68 km/h).

SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL
SPEED

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Note:

The buttons are on the steering

wheel.

Drive to the speed you prefer.

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Press the button to increase the
current set speed.

Press the button to decrease the
current set speed.

Note:

The indicator changes color.

You can adjust the set speed in small or
large increments. Press the toggle button
upward or downward once to adjust the
set speed in small increments. Press and
hold the toggle button upward or
downward to adjust the set speed in large
increments.

You can also adjust the set speed by
braking.

Note:

Pressing the brake pedal does not

switch off the system.

CANCELING THE SET SPEED

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Press the button.

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Trail Control

(If Equipped)

TRAIL CONTROL INDICATORS

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TRAIL CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING

TRAIL CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays when you must reduce your vehicle speed to

use trail control.

Reduce Speed To Enter Trail

Control

Displays when you must release the park brake to use

trail control.

Trail Control Not Available with

Park Brake Applied

Displays when you successfully enabled trail control

and can set a speed with the

SET+

SET-

control.

Trail Control Enabled Use SET

Button to Set Speed

Displays when a system fault has occurred when trail

control was active and the driver must resume control.

Trail Control Off Driver Resume

Control

Displays when the system has turned off.

Trail Control Off

Displays when a system fault is present. See the trail

control section in your Owner's Manual.

Trail Control Fault See Manual

Displays when you must be in drive (D), neutral (N) or

reverse (R) to use trail control.

Trail Control To Activate Select

Gear

Displays when you must switch the cruise control off

to use trail control.

Trail Control Not Available with

Cruise Control Active

Displays when you must close the driver door to use

trail control.

Trail Control Not Available with

Driver Door Open

You switched Descent Control off, causing the system

to turn trail control propulsion off. The vehicle still

brakes if descending a hill. You must press the trail

control switch to reset the system and switch it off.

You can press the switch again to switch this system

on.

Descent Control Now Active

Press Trail Control Switch To

Exit

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Trail Control

(If Equipped)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING:

To help avoid personal

injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system.

WARNING:

The system may not

detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash.

WARNING:

Traffic control systems,

fluorescent lamps, inclement weather,
air brakes, external motors and fans may
affect the correct operation of the
sensing system. This may cause reduced
performance or false alerts.

WARNING:

The system may not

detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground.

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING:

The parking aid system

can only assist you to detect objects
when your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you
must take care when using the parking
aid system.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.

WARNING:

The system may not

function if the sensor is blocked.

Note:

If your vehicle has MyKey™, the

sensing system cannot be switched off
when a MyKey™ is present. See

Principle

of Operation

(page 59).

Note:

Do not clean the sensors with sharp

objects.

Note:

If your vehicle sustains damage to

the bumper or fascia and you leave it
misaligned or bent, the sensing zone could
be altered causing inaccurate measurement
of obstacles or false alerts.

Note:

Add-on devices such as large trailer

hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate
brackets, or bumper covers installed around
the bumper or facia can block the normal
detection zone of the system causing false
alerts. Remove the add-on devices to
prevent false alerts.

Note:

When you connect a trailer to your

vehicle, the rear parking aid could detect the
trailer and therefore provide an alert. Disable
the rear parking aid when you connect a
trailer to prevent the alert.

The sensing system warns you of obstacles
within a certain range of your vehicle. The
system turns on when you switch the
ignition on.

You can switch the system off through the
information display menu or from the
pop-up message that appears once you
shift the transmission into reverse (R). See

General Information

(page 96). If your

vehicle has a parking aid button, you can
switch the system off by pressing the
button. The system turns on when you
switch the ignition on.

If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See

Information Messages

(page 104).

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

REAR PARKING AID

The rear sensors are only active when the
transmission is in reverse (R). As your
vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the audible warning increases.
When the obstacle is less than 12 in
(30 cm) away, the warning sounds
continuously. If the system detects a
stationary or receding object farther than
12 in (30 cm) from the corners of the
bumper, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an
object approaching, the warning sounds
again.

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Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There may be decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.

The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in reverse (R):
•

Your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is not moving, but a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is moving at a speed of
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of your
vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph
(5 km/h).

The system provides audio warnings only
when your vehicle is moving or when your
vehicle is stationary and the detected
obstacle is less than 12 in (30 cm) away
from the bumper.

Obstacle Distance Indicator

(If

Equipped)

The system provides obstacle distance
indication through the information display.
The distance indicator displays when the
transmission is in reverse (R).

The indicator displays:
•

As the distance to the obstacle
decreases the indicator blocks
illuminate and move towards the
vehicle icon.

•

If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks are greyed
out.

FRONT PARKING AID

The front sensors are active when the
transmission is in any position other than
park (P) and your vehicle is traveling at low
speed.

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

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Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) from
the front bumper. The coverage area
decreases at the outer corners.

When your vehicle approaches an object,
a warning tone sounds. When your vehicle
moves closer to an object, the warning
tone repeat rate increases. The warning
tone sounds continuously when an object
is 12 in (30 cm) or less from the front
bumper.

You can switch the system off through the
information display menu or from the
pop-up message that appears once you
shift the transmission into reverse (R). See

General Information

(page 96). If your

vehicle has a parking aid button, you can
switch the system off by pressing the
button.

Obstacle Distance Indicator

(If

Equipped)

The system provides obstacle distance
indication through the information display.

The indicator displays:
•

As the distance to the obstacle
decreases the indicator blocks
illuminate and move towards the
vehicle icon.

•

If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks turn grey.

If the transmission is in reverse (R), the
front sensing system provides audio
warnings when your vehicle is moving and
the detected obstacle is moving towards
your vehicle. Once the vehicle is stationary,
the audio warning stops after two seconds.
Visual indication is always present in
reverse (R).

If the transmission is in drive (D) or any
other forward gear (for example, low (L),
sport (S) or any forward gear in a manual
transmission), the front sensing system
provides audio and visual warnings when
your vehicle is moving below a speed of
5 mph (8 km/h) and an obstacle is inside
the detection area. Once the vehicle is
stationary, the audio warning stops after
two seconds and the visual indication
stops after four seconds. If the obstacles
detected are within 12 in (30 cm), the
visual indication remains on.

If the transmission is in neutral (N), the
system provides visual indication only
when your vehicle is moving at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or below and an obstacle is
inside the detection area. Once your vehicle
is stationary, the visual indication stops
after four seconds.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

WARNING:

The rear view camera

system is a reverse aid supplement
device that still requires the driver to use
it in conjunction with the interior and
exterior mirrors for maximum coverage.

WARNING:

Objects that are close

to either corner of the bumper or under
the bumper, might not be seen on the
screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

WARNING:

Reverse your vehicle

slowly. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Use caution when

turning camera features on or off when
the transmission is not in park (P). Make
sure your vehicle is not moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s path
and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle.

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The rear view camera is on the tailgate.

Using the Rear View Camera
System

The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).

The system uses three types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•

Active guidelines: Show the intended
path of your vehicle while reversing.

•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another
object behind you.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of
your vehicle with an object (for
example, a trailer).

Note:

If the image comes on while the

transmission is not in reverse (R), have the
system inspected by your authorized dealer.

Note:

When towing, the camera only sees

what you are towing behind your vehicle.
This might not provide adequate coverage
as it usually provides in normal operation
and you might not see some objects. In
some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear
once you engage the trailer tow connector.

The camera may not operate correctly
under the following conditions:
•

Nighttime or dark areas if the reverse
lamps are not operating.

•

Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.

•

The rear of your vehicle is hit or
damaged, causing the camera to
become misaligned.

Camera System Settings

You can access the rear view camera
system settings in the display screen. See

Settings

(page 393).

Camera guidelines

Note:

Active guidelines and fixed guidelines

are only available when the transmission is
in reverse (R).

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

Note:

The centerline is only available if

active or fixed guidelines are on.

B C

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Active guidelines

Centerline

Fixed guideline: Green zone

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

Fixed guideline: Red zone

Rear bumper

Active guidelines only show with fixed
guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guidelines
toward an intended path. If the steering
wheel position changes while reversing,
your vehicle might deviate from the original
intended path.

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guidelines do not show
when the steering wheel position is
straight.

Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of your vehicle.

Obstacle Distance Indicator

(If

Equipped)

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The system provides an image of your
vehicle and the sensor zones. The zones
will highlight green, yellow and red when
the parking aid sensors detect an object in
the coverage area.

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

Manual Zoom

WARNING:

When manual zoom is

on, the full area behind your vehicle may
not show. Be aware of your surroundings
when using the manual zoom feature.

Note:

Manual zoom is only available when

the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note:

Only the centerline shows when you

enable manual zoom.

Selectable settings for this feature are
zoom in (+) and zoom out (-). Press the
symbol on the camera screen to change
the view. The default setting is zoom off.

This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in reverse
(R).

Rear Camera Delay

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

When shifting the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear other than
park (P), the camera image remains in the
display until your vehicle speed reaches
6 mph (10 km/h). This occurs when the
rear camera delay feature is on.

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Parking Aids

(If Equipped)

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

(IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

Do not use cruise

control on winding roads, in heavy traffic
or when the road surface is slippery. This
could result in loss of vehicle control,
serious injury or death.

WARNING:

When you are going

downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes.

Note:

The system cancels if your vehicle

speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.

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The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel. See

Cruise Control

(page 73).

Switching Cruise Control On

Press

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The indicator appears in the
information display.

Setting the Cruise Speed

Drive to the speed you prefer.

Press to set the current speed.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

Note:

The indicator changes color.

Changing the Set Speed

Press and release to increase the
set speed in small increments.

Press and release to decrease
the set speed in small
increments.

Press and hold either button to accelerate
or decelerate, respectively. Release the
button when you reach the speed you
prefer.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach the speed you prefer. Press
either button.

Note:

If you accelerate by pressing only the

accelerator pedal, the set speed does not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal to cancel the set
speed.

Note:

The system remembers the set

speed.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

Resuming the Set Speed

Press to resume the set speed.

Switching Cruise Control Off

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Press and release the button
when the system is in standby
mode or switch the ignition off.

Note:

You erase the set speed when you

switch the system off.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Pay close attention to

changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are unpaved, or steep slopes. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not use the system

in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.

WARNING:

Do not use the system

when towing a trailer that has
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controls. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not use tire sizes

other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury.

WARNING:

The system may not

detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

WARNING:

The system does not

detect pedestrians or objects in the road.

WARNING:

The system does not

detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane.

WARNING:

The system is not a

crash warning or avoidance system.

WARNING:

Do not use the system

with a snow plow blade installed.

The system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.

The system uses a radar sensor that
directly projects a beam in front of your
vehicle.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On

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Press and release the button.

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The indicator, current gap setting
and set speed appear in the
information display.

The color of the indicator changes to
indicate the system status. Gray indicates
the system is on but inactive. Green
indicates that you set the speed and the
system is active.

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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed

Drive to the speed you prefer. The
minimum set speed is 20 mph (30 km/h).

Press and release either button.

Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

The indicator, current gap setting and set
speed appear in the information display.

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A vehicle graphic illuminates if there is a
vehicle detected in front of you.

Note:

When adaptive cruise control is

active, the speedometer may vary slightly
from the set speed displayed in the
information display.

Following a Vehicle

WARNING:

When following a

vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does
not always decelerate quickly enough to
avoid a crash without driver intervention.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system only warns

of vehicles detected by the radar and
camera sensors. In some cases there
may be no warning or a delayed warning.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

Note:

When you are following a vehicle and

you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive
cruise control may provide a small
temporary acceleration to help you pass.

Note:

The brakes may emit noise when

applied by the 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. A
vehicle graphic illuminates in the
instrument cluster.

Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap
from 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 the lane you are in.

•

Your vehicle speed falls below 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

You set a new gap distance.

The system applies the brakes to slow your
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance
from the vehicle in front. The system only
applies limited braking. You can override
the system by applying the brakes.

If the system determines that its maximum
braking level is not sufficient, an audible
warning sounds, a message appears in the
information display and an indicator
flashes when the system continues to
brake. Take immediate action.

Setting the Gap Distance

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

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Press and release to decrease
the gap distance.

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Press and release to increase the
gap distance.

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The selected gap appears in the
information display as shown by the bars
in the image.

Note:

The gap setting is time dependent

and therefore the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed.

Note:

It is your responsibility to select a gap

appropriate to the driving conditions.

Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings

Dynamic
behavior

Distance Gap

Graphic
display,

bars indic-

ated

between

vehicles

Sport.

Closest.

Normal.

Close.

Normal.

Medium.

Comfort.

Far.

Each time you switch the system on, it
selects the last chosen gap setting.

Overriding the Set Speed

WARNING:

If you override the

system by pressing the accelerator
pedal, it does not automatically apply
the brakes to maintain a gap from any
vehicle ahead.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

When you press the accelerator pedal, you
override the set speed and gap distance.

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Use the accelerator pedal
normally to intentionally exceed
the set speed limit.

When you override the system, the green
indicator light illuminates and the vehicle
image does not appear in the information
display.

The system resumes operation when you
release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed, or a
lower speed if following a slower vehicle.

Changing the Set Speed

Press and release to increase the
set speed in small increments.

Press and release to decrease
the set speed in small
increments.

Press and hold either button to change the
set speed in large increments. Release the
button when the set speed equals the
speed you prefer.

Press the accelerator or brake pedal until
you reach the speed you prefer. Press
either button.

The system may apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to the new set speed. The set
speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active.

Canceling the Set Speed

Press and release the button or
tap the brake pedal.

The set speed does not erase.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release the button.

Your vehicle speed returns to the
previously set speed and gap setting. The
set speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active.

Note:

Only use resume if you are aware of

the set speed and intend to return to it.

Automatic Cancellation

The system is not functional at vehicle
speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h). The
information display indicates low engine
speed, an audible alarm sounds and the
automatic braking releases if the vehicle
drops below this speed.

Automatic cancellation can also occur
when:

•

The tires lose traction.

•

You apply the parking brake.

Note:

If the engine speed drops too low, an

audible warning sounds and a message
appears in the information display.
Automatic braking releases.

Hilly Condition Usage

Note:

An audible alarm sounds and the

system shuts down if it applies brakes for
an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system normally
functions again when the brakes have
cooled.

Select a lower gear during prolonged
downhill driving on steep slopes, such as
mountainous areas, when the system is
active. In such situations, the system needs
additional engine braking to reduce the
load on the vehicle’s regular brake system
to prevent the brakes from overheating.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off

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Press and release the button
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.

Detection Issues

WARNING:

On rare occasions,

detection issues can occur due to the
road infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these
cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required.

WARNING:

If the system

malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

The radar sensor has a limited field of view.
It may not detect vehicles at all or detect
a vehicle later than expected in some
situations. The lead vehicle graphic does
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.

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

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.

In these cases, the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and
take action 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 detection.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

Optimal system performance requires a
clear view of the road by the
windshield-mounted camera.

Optimal performance may not occur if:

•

The camera is blocked.

•

There is poor visibility or lighting
conditions.

•

There are bad weather conditions.

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

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A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is in the lower grille. The system
cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does
not function when something blocks the
sensor.

Note:

You cannot see the sensor. It is

behind a fascia panel.

Keep the front of your vehicle free of dirt,
metal badges or objects. Vehicle front
protectors and aftermarket lights may also
block the sensor.

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Cruise Control

(If Equipped)

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