Ford F-150 2023, Owner'S Manual

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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist
This feature applies the brakes to hold your
vehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stop
on a slope.
HOW DOES HILL START
ASSIST WORK
When the system activates, your vehicle
remains stationary for a few seconds after
you release the brake pedal. This gives you
time to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakes
release when you apply the accelerator
pedal and the vehicle begins to move
forward, or the vehicle is stationary beyond
hill start assist hold time.
The system activates when your vehicle is
in any forward gear and facing uphill, or
when your vehicle is in reverse (R) and
facing downhill.
HILL START ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does not
replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake.
WARNING: You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system, and intervening if required.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST –
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Action Message
Displays when
system is not avail-
able. Have your
vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
Hill Start Assist