Hill Start Assist - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Owner's Manual

• The vehicle is accelerated.
• There are no faults detected in the
parking brake system.
Note: If the electric parking brake warning
lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking
brake will not automatically release. You
must release the electric parking brake
using the electric parking brake switch.
The brake system warning lamp will go off
to confirm that you have released the
electric parking brake.
Note: The electric parking brake drive
away release makes starting on a hill
easier. This feature will release the
parking brake automatically when the
vehicle has sufficient drive force to move
up the hill. To assure drive away release
when starting uphill, press the accelerator
pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge
WARNING
You will not be able to apply or
release the electric parking brake if
the battery is low or has no charge.
If the battery is low or has no charge, use
jumper cables and a booster battery.

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).
You must remain in your vehicle
once you have activated the system.
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Brakes
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.
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WARNINGS