Hill Launch Assist (Hla); Principle Of Operation; Using Hla - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

Hill launch assist (HLA)

PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
The hill launch assist (HLA) system
makes it easier to pull away when the
vehicle is on a slope without the need
to use the parking brake.
When the HLA is active, the vehicle
will remain stationary on the slope for
two to three seconds 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 HLA does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave
the vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and select first or reverse gear.

USING HLA

The HLA can operate in either
automatic or manual mode. If you
select automatic mode, the HLA is
activated automatically when the
vehicle is on a slope and you press
the brake pedal. If you select manual
mode, you must activate the HLA
using the brake pedal.
To set the HLA mode:
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Hill Launch
Off
Auto
Manual
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1. Press the right arrow button on
the steering wheel to enter the
main menu.
2. Highlight Setup with the up and
down buttons and press the right
arrow button.
3. Highlight Hill Launch and press
the right arrow button.
4. Highlight the desired setting and
press the OK button to confirm
the setting. If Off is selected, the
HLA is switched off and cannot
be activated either automatically
or manually.
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