Parking brake
To set the parking brake (1), pull
the parking brake handle up as far
as possible.
The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly,
then push the handle down.
WARNING:
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
WARNING:
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
ADVANCETRAC
姞
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
Your vehicle may be equipped with the AdvanceTrac
威
system. The
AdvanceTrac
威
system provides the following stability enhancement
features for certain driving situations:
•
Traction control system (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
•
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
P
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BRAKE
Driving
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2011 Focus
(foc)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)