Ford ECOSPORT 2016, Owner'S Manual

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4. Press the brake pedal. Using a suitable
tool rotate the lever forward while
pulling the transmission selector lever
out of the
P (park) position and into
the N (neutral) position.
5. Install the console cover.
6. Apply the brake pedal, start your
vehicle and release the parking brake.
HILL START ASSIST
(If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The hill start assist feature does not
replace the parking brake. When you
leave the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake.
You must remain in the vehicle once
you have activated the hill start
assist feature.
During all times, you are responsible
for controlling the vehicle,
supervising the hill start assist
system and intervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected when the
hill start assist feature is active, the
hill start assist feature will be deactivated.
This feature makes it easier to pull away
when the vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When this feature is active, the vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows you time to move your
foot from the brake to the accelerator
pedal. The brakes release automatically
when the engine has sufficient torque to
prevent your vehicle from rolling down the
grade. This is an advantage when pulling
away on a slope, (for example from a car
park ramp, traffic lights or when reversing
uphill into a parking space).
This feature is activated automatically on
any slope that can result in significant
vehicle rollback.
Note: Use the brake and hill start assist to
hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill.
Note: Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to
hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill.These actions will reduce
the life of the clutch.
Note: Do not use the accelerator to hold
your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on
a hill. This will overheat the transmission.
Activating Hill Start Assist
Note: If the engine is revved excessively, hill
start assist will be deactivated.
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is
on a slope, the hill start assist feature
will be activated automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on
the slope without rolling away for
approximately two or three seconds.
This hold time will automatically be
extended if you are in the process of
driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The
brakes will be released automatically.
Deactivating Hill Start Assist
Perform one of the following:
•
To deactivate hill start assist, Drive off
uphill without reapplying the brake.
• Wait for two to three seconds until the
hill start assist system deactivates
automatically.
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