Hill Start Assist; Using Hill Start Assist - Ford KUGA Owner's Manual

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3. Locate the white lever, situated on the
left hand side of the gearshift lever.
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4. Move the white lever toward the rear
of the vehicle and move the gearshift
lever out of park (P) and into neutral
(N).
5. Replace the gearshift lever housing
cover, apply the brake pedal, switch
the ignition on and release the parking
brake.
Note: See an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Kuga (CBS) Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014 Vehicles Built Up To: 31-05-2015, CG3585en enGBR, Edition date: 08/2014, First Printing
Transmission

HILL START ASSIST

The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave your
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and move the transmission selector
lever into position P (Park).
You must remain in your vehicle once
you have turned the system on.
During all times, you are responsible
for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and
intervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively or
if a malfunction is detected, the
system will turn off.
The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your 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 your
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).
The system will turn on automatically on
any slope which can result in significant
vehicle rollback.

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring your
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed.
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