Esp System - Ford KA Owner's Handbook Manual

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EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning lights > and x on the
instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display, see
section "Warning lights and messages".
In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Ford Dealership
to have the system checked.
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WARNING
If warning light x only
lights up on the instrument
panel, (with a message on the
reconfigurable multifunction
display, where provided),
immediately stop the car
and contact the nearest Ford
Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic
fluid from the braking system will
compromise the operation of the
braking system, whether it is of
the conventional type or with ABS.
ESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
(where provided)
This is an electronic system controlling
car stability in the event of tyre grip
loss, helping to maintain directional
control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of road
surfaces change.
With the ESP, the car is provided
with ASR (traction control with
interventions on brakes and engine),
HILL HOLDER (device for starting
on gradients without using the brakes),
MSR (control of engine braking torque
when shifting gear down) and HBA
(automatic increase of braking pressure
in the case of emergency braking).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the
warning light I on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car
is in critical stability and grip conditions.