Ford Ranger Owner's Manual page 105

3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on
the slope without rolling away for a
short time. 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.
WARNING
If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected when the
system is active, the system will be
deactivated and ESP warning lamp will
turn on.
Deactivating the system
To deactivate the system, perform one of
the following:
• Apply the parking brake.
• Open any door.
• Drive off uphill without re-applying the
brake.
• Wait for one to two seconds after you
remove your foot from the brake pedal.
• If the system is active in a forward gear,
select reverse gear.
• If the system is active in neutral,
release the clutch pedal (Manual
transmission).
• If the system is active in reverse gear,
select neutral.
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