2013 Ford Taurus Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 232

Cruise Control 231 The vehicle brakes will be automatically applied to slow the vehicle to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. The maximum braking which is applied by the system is limited and can be overridden by the driver applying the brakes. If the system predicts that its maximum braking level will not be sufficient, an audible warning will sound while the system continues to brake. This is accompanied by a heads-up display; a red warning bar illuminating on the windshield. You should take immediate action. Setting the Gap Distance Note: It is your responsibility to select a gap appropriate to the driving conditions. You can decrease or increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you by pressing the GAP control up or down. The selected gap will display in the information display as shown by the bars in the graphic. Four gap distance settings are available. Graphic display (bars between vehicles) 1 bar 2 bars 3 bars 4 bars Following distance Following distance at 60 mph (100 km/h) 29 yards (28 m) 44 yards (42 m) 56 yards (53 m) 66 yards (64 m) Dynamic behavior 1 second 1.5 seconds 1.9 seconds 2.3 seconds Sporty Normal Normal Comfort Each time you restart your vehicle, the system will select the last chosen gap for the current driver. 2013 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)