1997 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23

Controls and features To set a speed Press SET ACCEL. For cruise control to operate, the cruise control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). ON RESUME SET ACCEL OFF COAST If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Cruise control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in Overdrive, you may want to shift to the next lower gear to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your cruise control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RESUME will re-engage it. Do not use your cruise control in heavy traffic or roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or • Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or • Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET ACCEL. ON RESUME SET ACCEL OFF COAST 24