Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual page 56

047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008
System intervention
The ESP system is automatically
activated when the car is started and
cannot be de-activated.
Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ESP system
will be automatically switched off and
warning light I will appear on the
instrument panel along with a message
on the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (where provided). The LED on
the ASR OFF button will light up.
Contact Ford Dealership.
WARNING
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits
an ESP system. Your driving style
must always be suited to the
conditions of the road, visibility and
traffic.
The driver is always and only
responsible for road safety.
8:50 Pagina 55
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(where provided)
It's integral to the ESP system. It
automatically activates with the
following conditions:
❒ uphill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 2%,
engine running, clutch and brake
pedal pressed, gearbox to neutral or
engaged gear other than reverse;
❒ downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 2%,
engine running, clutch and brake
pedal pressed and reverse gear
engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit
will keep brake force on wheels until
reaching the torque suitable for starting,
or in any case for max. 2 seconds in
order to pass easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
After two seconds without starting, the
system will deactivate automatically by
releasing gradually the brake force. At
releasing, the typical brake
disengagement noise indicating that the
car is going to move will be heard.
Failure indications
A system anomaly is indicated by the
turning on of warning light * on the
instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the
multifunctional display (where
provided), (see section "Warning lights
and messages").
WARNING
The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake;
therefore, never leave the car
without having engaged the
handbrake, turned the engine off
and engaged the first speed.
WARNING
If the spare wheel is used,
the ESP system keeps
operating. The spare wheel, being
smaller than the original wheel
provides less grip.
For correct operation of the ESP
and ASR systems, the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand
and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type,
brand and size specified.
55