Cruise Control Radar Alignment

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Adjustment 

1. This procedure is required if a new adaptive cruise control radar unit and, or adaptive cruise control radar module are installed or if the adaptive cruise control radar unit needed to be removed or is misaligned in its position due to another repair operation.
2. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .
3. Make sure that the vehicle is on level ground.
4. 1. Place a combination square level / Digital Protractor on the face of the adaptive cruise control radar unit and check alignment.

      Angle: 90°

   2. With the combination square level / Digital Protractor as reference, adjust the adaptive cruise control radar unit adjustment screw until the unit is vertical and level.

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5. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .
6. NOTE: Use the following steps only if the diagnostic scan tool is not available.
   • Activate the speed control system to enter the configuration mode.
   • Follow the instructions on the display.
   • Carry out a road test to calibrate the adaptive speed control system.
   • Drive the vehicle at a speed above 50 km/h (30 mph).
   • NOTE: Following vehicles too closely will obscure the stationary targets from the radar, a time gap of 2 seconds is recommended.
   • NOTE: The time taken to calibrate the adaptive cruise control radar unit will vary depending on the route, speed, number of targets and the individual module.
   • NOTE: The FOLLOW indicator extinguishes when the adaptive cruise control radar system is functional.

7. In general the procedure can be manually triggered by the IDS tester systems. If the IDS is connected and the procedure is selected in the IDS the procedure will be started and the telltale will start flashing like described above. An advantage of this manually triggered procedure is the presence of a bar on the IDS screen that is indicating the progress of the adjustment procedure while driving. Use the General Equipment: Ford Diagnostic Equipment