Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 56

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System engagement
The ESP system comes on automatically
when the vehicle is started and cannot
be turned off.
Failure warnings
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 multifunction
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 vehicle
is fitted with an ESP system.
Your driving style must always
be suited to the road conditions,
visibility and traffic.
The driver is ultimately responsible
for road safety.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(where provided)
It is 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 in 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.
When setting off the ESP system control
unit will keep brake force on wheels
until the torque necessary for starting
is reached, or in any case for max.
2 seconds in order to pass easily from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
When two seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage, the typical mechanical
brake release noise can be heard,
indicating that the car is about to move.
Failure warnings
A system failure is indicated by the
turning on of warning light I
on the instrument panel together with
the dedicated message on the
multifunction display (where provided),
see section "Warning lights and
messages".
WARNING
The Hill Holder system
is not a parking brake,
therefore do not leave the car
without activating the handbrake,
switching off the engine, and
engaging first gear.
WARNING
If the space-saver wheel is
used, the ESP system keeps
operating. Always remember that
the space-saver wheel, being
smaller than the original wheel,
provides less grip.
For the correct operation of the
ESP and ASR systems, the tyres
must absolutely be the same make
and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of the
type, make and size specified.
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