Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 97

EVEREST_F8M7-10-09B_Edition1 Page97
Tuesday, February 10 2009 12:54 AM
Releasing the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal, then pull the
parking brake handle out slightly. Turn it
and push it inward.
NOTE
(Right-hand drive model)
Turn the parking brake handle
anticlockwise and push it inward.
(Left-hand drive model)
Turn the parking brake handle
clockwise and push it inward.
qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the START or ON position. It turns off
when the parking brake is fully released.
Form No.F8M7-10-09B
Black plate (97,1)
Starting and Driving
Low brake fluid level warning
If the light stays on after the parking brake
is fully released, you may have a brake
problem.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way.
You may notice that the pedal is harder to
depress or that it may go closer to the
floor. In either case, it will take longer to
stop the vehicle.
1. With the engine stopped, open the
bonnet and check the brake fluid level
immediately, and then add fluid if
required (page 8-20).
2. After adding fluid, check the light
again.
If the warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer.
Even if the light turns off have your brake
system inspected as soon as possible by
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer.
NOTE
Having to add brake fluid is sometimes
an indicator of leakage. Consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer as soon as
possible even if the brake light is no
longer illuminated.
Driving Your Ford
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