Driving Aids -> Intelligent Speed Limiter for your Ford Fiesta 2017-2023
Driving Aids
You can adjust the set speed in small or
SPEED LIMITER
Principle of Operation
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.
WARNING: When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press to cancel the set speed
limiter. The system returns to
standby mode.
WARNING:The system is designed
to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment.
You are still responsible to drive with due
care and attention.
Resuming the Set Speed
Press to resume the set speed
The system allows you to set a speed to
which your vehicle becomes limited. The
set speed sets the effective maximum
speed of your vehicle. You can temporarily
exceed the set speed if required, for
example to overtake.
limiter.
Intentionally Exceeding the Speed
Limit
Firmly press the accelerator pedal to
temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The
system resumes when the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit, or when
you press the RES button.
Using Speed Limiter
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On and Off
System Warnings
If you intentionally exceed the set speed,
a warning appears in the information
display.
If you unintentionally exceed the set speed,
for example when you are going downhill,
a warning appears in the information
display and a tone sounds.
Press to set the system in
standby mode. Press again to
switch the system off.
Setting the Speed Limiter
Press the toggle button upward
or downward with the system in
standby mode to set the speed
limiter to the current vehicle
speed. The set speed is stored
and displayed in the information
display.
INTELLIGENT SPEED LIMITER
Principle of Operation
WARNING: When you are going
downhill, your vehicle speed could
increase above the set speed. The
system does not apply the brakes.
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Driving Aids
Note: The set speed limiter adjusts when
the system detects a different maximum
speed limit.
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.
Note: If the system cannot detect a
maximum speed limit, the system returns
to standby mode.
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.
The system allows you to limit the vehicle
speed to the maximum speed limit
detected by the speed sign recognition
system. For example, if the speed sign
recognition system detects a 80 km/h
(50 mph) speed limit, the vehicle speed is
limited to 80 km/h (50 mph). You can
temporarily exceed the set speed if
required, for example to overtake.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press to cancel the set speed
limiter. The system returns to
standby mode.
Note: The speed limiter icon and the set
speed indicator are greyed out in standby
mode.
Note: The system does not limit the vehicle
speed to speed limits shown with a
supplementary traffic sign in the information
display.
Note: The system does not limit the vehicle
speed in standby mode.
Using Intelligent Speed Limiter
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Switching the System On or Off
Resuming the Set Speed
Press to resume the set speed
limiter. The system sets the
speed limiter to the detected
maximum speed limit at the time it
resumes.
Press to switch the system on.
The system activates with the
detected speed-limit or, if no
speed-limit is detected, the current vehicle
speed as the set speed. Press again to
switch the system off.
Intentionally Exceeding the Speed
Limit
Firmly press the accelerator pedal to
temporarily exceed the set speed limit. The
system resumes when the vehicle speed
drops below the set speed limit, or when
you press the RES button.
Setting the Speed Limiter
Press the toggle button upward
or downward with the system in
standby mode to set the speed
limiter to the current vehicle
speed. The set speed is stored
and displayed in the information
display.
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Driving Aids
System Warnings
Note: A tone sounds if you continue to
exceed the set speed.
A warning appears in the information
Note: If the speed sign recognition system
display if any of the following occur:
detects a speed limit outside the
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The vehicle speed exceeds the current
set speed.
The system detects a maximum speed
limit that is lower than the current
vehicle speed.
operational speed range, a tone sounds and
the system returns to standby mode.
Adjusting Intelligent Speed
Limiter Tolerance Settings
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You intentionally exceed the set speed.
You can set a permanent speed tolerance
that is in addition to the detected speed
limit through the tolerance menu in the
information display.
You unintentionally exceed the set
speed, for example when you are going
downhill. A tone also sounds.
To adjust the speed tolerance setting, use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Action
Driver assist.
Press the menu button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Speed limiter
Intelligent
Tolerance
Press the OK button. Press the toggle button upward or
downward to choose your required speed setting. Press the
OK button.
SwitchingtoNormalSpeedLimiter
You can change between intelligent speed
limiter and normal speed limiter using the
information display. Intelligent speed
limiter allows you to limit the vehicle speed
to the maximum speed limit detected by
the speed sign recognition system. Normal
speed limiter allows you to manually limit
the vehicle speed using controls on the
steering wheel.
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Driving Aids
To switch between intelligent speed limiter and normal speed limiter, use the
information display controls on the steering wheel to select the following:
Menu Item
Action
Driver assist.
Press the menu button.
Press the OK button.
Press the OK button.
Speed limiter
Intelligent
Note: If you switch intelligent speed limiter
off, the system defaults to manual speed
limiter. You can manually set the speed
limiter using the controls on the steering
wheel.
WARNING: In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.
DRIVER ALERT
WARNING:The system is designed
to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment.
You are still responsible to drive with due
care and attention.
WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
WARNING: The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.
WARNING: At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required. Failure to take care may result
in the loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
The system is designed to alert you if it
detects that you are becoming drowsy or
if your driving deteriorates. The system
calculates your alertness level based upon
your driving behavior in relation to the lane
markings and other factors when the
vehicle speed is greater than
WARNING: The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.
approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).
WARNING: Take regular rest
breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for
the system to warn you.
You can switch the system on or off using
the information display. See General
Information (page 91).
WARNING: Certain driving styles
may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired.
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
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