Brakes; General Information; Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes; Parking Brake - Ford Ecosport 2013 Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Disc Brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking
efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when
driving from a car wash to remove the film
of water.
Emergency Brake Assist
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The system will detect when you brake
heavily by measuring the rate at which you
press the brake pedal. It will provide
maximum braking efficiency as long as you
press the pedal.
Anti-lock Brakes
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The system helps you to maintain steering
and directional stability when you brake
heavily in an emergency, by preventing the
road wheels from locking.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note: When the system is operating, the
brake pedal will pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal. You may also hear a noise from the
system. This is normal.
Ecosport (CBW)

Brakes

(If Equipped)
The anti-lock braking system will not
eliminate the risks when:
• you drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you
• your vehicle is hydroplaning
• you take corners too fast
• the road surface is poor.

PARKING BRAKE

Vehicles With Automatic
Transmission
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
and leave your vehicle with the
transmission selector lever in
position P.
Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and
facing uphill move the transmission selector
lever to position P and turn the steering
wheel away from the curb.
Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and
facing downhill move the transmission
selector lever to position P and turn the
steering wheel toward the curb.
Vehicles With Manual
Transmission
Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and
facing uphill select first gear and turn the
steering wheel away from the curb.
Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and
facing downhill select reverse gear and turn
the steering wheel toward the curb.

All Vehicles

Note: Do not press the release button while
pulling the lever up.
To apply the parking brake:
1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
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