Brakes; Principle Of Operation; Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes; Parking Brake - Ford FUSION 2011 Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking
efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when
driving from a car wash to remove the film
of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care
and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full steering
and directional stability when you brake
heavily in an emergency, by preventing the
road wheels from locking.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
When the ABS is operating, the brake pedal
will pulse. This is normal. Maintain pressure
on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
you drive too close to the vehicle in
front of you.
the vehicle is aquaplaning.
you take corners too fast.
the road surface is poor.

Brakes

PARKING BRAKE

Applying the parking brake
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Make sure that the parking brake is
applied before you release the lever.
Note: Do not press the release button when
you apply the parking brake.
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever upwards
to its fullest extent.
Parking on a hill
If you have to park facing uphill, select first
gear and turn the front wheels away from
the kerb. If you have to park facing
downhill, select reverse gear and turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever upwards
slightly, press the release button and
push the lever downwards.
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