Hill Start Assist - Ford Ecosport 2013 Owner's Manual

Note: The lever is pink.
4. Apply the brake pedal. Using a suitable
tool rotate the lever forward while
pulling the transmission selector lever
out of the park position and into the
neutral position.
Note: See an authorized dealer as soon as
possible if this procedure is used.

HILL START ASSIST

WARNINGS
The hill start assist feature does not
replace the parking brake. When you
leave the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake.
You must remain in the vehicle once
you have activated the hill start
assist feature.
During all times, you are responsible
for controlling the vehicle,
supervising the hill start assist
system and intervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected when the
hill start assist feature is active, the
hill start assist feature will be deactivated.
Ecosport (CBW)
Transmission
This feature makes it easier to pull away
when the vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When this feature is active, the 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 the
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).
This feature is activated automatically on
any slope that can result in significant
vehicle rollback.
Activating Hill Start Assist
Note: If the engine is revved excessively, hill
start assist will be deactivated.
1.
(IF EQUIPPED)
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is
3. When you remove your foot from the
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The
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Press the brake pedal to bring the
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed.
on a slope, the hill start assist feature
will be activated automatically.
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on
the slope without rolling away for
approximately two or three seconds.
This hold time will automatically be
extended if you are in the process of
driving off.
brakes will be released automatically.