F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

OPERATION

Driving

3- Vehicle symbol is lit if a vehicle is detected in front of you. Note: When the adaptive speed control system is activated, the speed displayed on the information display may be slightly different than the set speed. Following a Vehicle WARNING While following a vehicle, your vehicle shall not slow down automatically to stop or slow down quickly to prevent a collision without interruption of the driver. Apply brakes when required. Otherwise, you may cause an accident that could result in serious injuries or death. The adaptive speed control system brakes up to 30% of the maximum deceleration of your vehicle. The adaptive speed control system shall give a visual warning and sound a buzzer if this deceleration is not adequate. There is a risk of accident in such a case. Apply brakes yourself and attempt to make avoiding manoeuvres in such a case. The adaptive speed control system provides warnings on the vehicles detected with radar sensor only. In some cases there may be no warning or the warning may be delayed. You should

always apply the brakes when necessary. Otherwise, you may cause an accident that could result in serious injuries or death. Vehicle speed is adjusted when a vehicle in front of you enters your lane or if there is a slower vehicle at the same lane to maintain the distance set. Note: A sound may be heard when brakes are applied by the system. When following a vehicle, the systemmay temporarily accelerate your vehicle slightly when you operate the turn signal towards the driver's side. Your vehicle shall continue to maintain the distance from the vehicle in front of you until the following conditions occur: • When the vehicle in front of you accelerates to a speed above the set speed. • When the vehicle in front of you comes out of your lane or disappears from sight. • When your vehicle speed drops below 30 km/h • When a new following distance is set

The system applies auxiliary brakes and pedal brakes to slow down your vehicle in order to maintain the distance with the vehicle in front of you. The system carries out the maximum braking as limited. Press the brake pedal to deactivate the system. If the system decides that the maximum braking effect shall not be adequate, a warning buzzer is played and a message is displayed on the information display while the system continues to apply the brakes. You shall take precautions immediately. Adjusting the Distance By pressing the distance control you may reduce or increase the distance between your car and your vehicle in front of you. Note: It is your responsibility to select a distance that is suitable for the driving conditions.

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