Hill Launch Assist (Hla); Principle Of Operation; Using Hla - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The hill launch assist (HLA) system makes
it easier to pull away when the vehicle is
on a slope without the need to use the
parking brake.
When the HLA is active, the vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. During this time, you have time to
move your foot from the brake to the
accelerator pedal and pull away. 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.
WARNING
The HLA does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and select first or reverse gear.

USING HLA

The HLA can operate in either automatic
or manual mode. If you select automatic
mode, the HLA is activated automatically
when the vehicle is on a slope and you
press the brake pedal. If you select
manual mode, you must activate the HLA
using the brake pedal.
To set the HLA mode:

Hill launch assist (HLA)

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Auto
Manual
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1. Press the right arrow button on the
steering wheel to enter the main
menu.
2. Highlight Setup with the up and down
buttons and press the right arrow
button.
3. Highlight Hill Launch and press the
right arrow button.
4. Highlight the desired setting and press
the OK button to confirm the setting.
If Off is selected, the HLA is switched
off and cannot be activated either
automatically or manually.
5. Press the left arrow button to exit the
menu. To return to the trip computer
display directly, hold the left arrow
button pressed.