Ford 2015 F-550 v.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 168)

PARKING BRAKE

WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure the transmission is

placed in park (P). Failure to set the

parking brake and engage park could result

in vehicle roll-away, property damage or

bodily injury. Turn the ignition to the lock

position and remove the key whenever you

leave your vehicle.

Apply the parking brake whenever your

vehicle is parked. Press the pedal

downward to set the parking brake. The

brake warning lamp in the instrument

cluster will illuminate and remains

illuminated until the parking brake is

released.

To release, pull the brake release lever

located at the lower left side of the

instrument panel.

If you are parking your vehicle on a grade

or with a trailer, press and hold the brake

pedal down, then set the parking brake.

There may be a little vehicle movement as

the parking brake sets to hold the vehicle's

weight. This is normal and should be no

reason for concern. If needed, press and

hold the service brake pedal down, then

try reapplying the parking brake. Chock the

wheels if required. If the parking brake

cannot hold the weight of the vehicle, the

parking brake may need to be serviced or

the vehicle may be overloaded.

HILL START ASSIST

WARNINGS

The system does not replace the

parking brake. When you leave your

vehicle, always apply the parking

brake and put the transmission in park (P).

WARNINGS

You must remain in your vehicle once

you have activated the system.

During all times, you are responsible

for controlling your vehicle,

supervising the system and

intervening, if required.

If the engine is revved excessively, or

if a malfunction is detected, the

system will be deactivated.

The system makes it easier to pull away

when your vehicle is on a slope without the

need to use the parking brake.

When the system is active, your 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 are released

automatically once the engine has

developed sufficient drive to prevent your

vehicle from rolling down the slope. 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).

The system will activate automatically on

any slope that will cause significant vehicle

rollback.

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring your

vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep

the brake pedal pressed.

2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle

is on a slope, the system will activate

automatically.

3. When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, your vehicle will remain

on the slope without rolling away for

about two or three seconds. This hold

time will automatically be extended if

you are in the process of driving off.

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