2014 Ford Fusion Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 185

Cruise Control A message displays if something obstructs the radar signals from the sensor. The sensor is located behind a fascia cover near the driver side of the lower grille. The system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and Cause will not function when something obstructs the radar signals. The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message displaying. Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or obstructed in some way. or remove the object causing the obstruction. The surface of the radar in the grille is clean Wait a short time. It may take several but the message remains in the display. minutes for the radar to detect that it is no longer obstructed. Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the radar signals. Do not use the system in these conditions because it may not detect any vehicles ahead. Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface Do not use the system in these conditions of the road may interfere with the radar because it may not detect any vehicles signals. ahead. You are in a desert or remote area with no Wait a short time or switch to normal cruise other vehicles and no roadside objects. control. Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning and not be blocked. This can happen, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert environments. A false blocked condition will either self clear or clear after a key cycle. The cruise control indicator light replaces the adaptive cruise E71340 control indicator light if you select normal cruise control. The gap setting will not display, the system will not automatically respond to lead vehicles and automatic braking will activate. The system defaults to adaptive cruise control when you start the vehicle. Switching to Normal Cruise Control WARNING Normal cruise control will not brake due to slower vehicles. Always be aware of which mode is selected and apply the brakes when necessary. You can manually change from adaptive cruise control to normal cruise control through the information display. 182