Ford Tourneo Connect Owner's Handbook Manual page 92

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.
Hill start assist
You can activate the system only if the
following conditions have been met:
• The engine is running.
• The parking brake is fully disengaged.
• No failure mode is present.
To activate the system:
Make sure the system is enabled via the
trip control menu. See Information
displays (page 56).
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.
be deactivated and the green lamp will
go out.
Deactivating the system
To deactivate the system, perform one
of the following:
• Apply the parking brake.
• Drive off uphill without re-applying the
brake.
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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