Ford Automobile User Manual page 101

Driving
Emergency Brake Assist
(depending on model variant)
The Emergency Brake Assist is able
to detect an emergency braking
situation by measuring the rate at
which the brake pedal is applied. It
automatically provides maximum
braking efficiency as long as the
pedal is applied. This can reduce
stopping distances in critical
situations.
The Emergency Brake
Assist is an additional
system which is not intended to
relieve the driver of his
responsibility for exercising due
care and attention when driving.
Hazards on heavy braking
feature
(depending on country)
At a vehicle speed of 96 km/h or
more and if the brakes are applied
abruptly (e. g. in case of an
emergency braking), the hazard
lights will automatically flash for a
minimum of three times.
When the vehicle moves off again or
if the hazard flasher switch is
pressed, the hazard lights are
switched off. The function is
available again, when the vehicle's
speed reaches 96 km/h or more.
To activate/deactivate this feature,
see section Settings menu, page 31
onwards.
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Handbrake
• Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
• Pull the handbrake lever up
smartly to its fullest extent.
• Do not press the release button
while pulling the lever up.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill
and facing uphill, select first gear
and turn the steering wheel away
from the kerb.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill
and facing downhill, select reverse
gear and turn the steering wheel
towards the kerb.
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should always
be left with the selector lever in
position P.
To release the handbrake, press the
brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up
slightly, depress the release button
and push the lever down.