Hill Start Assist; Principle Of Operation; Using Hill Start Assist - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

The system makes it easier to pull away
when the vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, the vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for a short
time 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 system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and select first or reverse gear.

USING HILL START ASSIST

The system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is stopped on a slope
greater than 3%. The system operates with
the vehicle facing downhill if reverse gear
is selected and with the vehicle facing
uphill if any forward gear is selected.
Activating the system
WARNINGS
You must remain in the vehicle once
you have activated the system.
The system is active only if the green
lamp illuminates in the instrument
cluster. During all times you are
responsible for controlling the vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if
required.
Transit (TT9) Vehicles Built From: 26-09-2011, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013

Hill Start Assist

You can activate the system only if the
following conditions have been met:
• The engine is running.
• All doors (including cargo doors) are
fully closed.
• The parking brake is fully disengaged.
• No failure mode is present.
To activate the system:
1. Press the brake and clutch pedals to
bring the vehicle to a complete
standstill. Keep the brake and clutch
pedals depressed.
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is
on a slope the system will be activated
automatically and the green lamp will
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on
the slope without rolling away for
approximately two to three seconds.
This hold time will automatically be
extended if you are in the process of
driving off.
4. Drive off in the normal manner. The
brakes will be released automatically.
deactivated and the green lamp will go
out.
Deactivating the system
To deactivate the system, perform one of
the following:
• Apply the parking brake.
• Open any door (including cargo doors).
• Drive off uphill without re-applying the
brake.
• Wait for two to three seconds until the
system deactivates automatically.
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WARNING
If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected when the
system is active, the system will be