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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Selecting Reverse Gear
Do not engage reverse gear when your
vehicle is moving. This can cause damage
to the transmission.
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Raise the collar when you select reverse
gear.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave your
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake.
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.
Tourneo Custom/Transit Custom (TTF) Vehicles Built From: 01-09-2013, enAUS, Edition date: 12/2014
Transmission
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. The system will not
operate if the parking brake is on.
Using Hill Start Assist
1.
Press the brake pedal to bring your
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle
is on a slope, the system will turn on
automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, your vehicle will remain
on the slope without rolling away for
approximately two or 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.
Switching the System On and Off
Note: The system does not automatically
turn on every time you switch the ignition
on.
Your vehicle comes with this feature
already enabled. If required, you can switch
this feature off using the information
display. See General Information (page
44).
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