Hill Launch Assist (Hla); Principle Of Operation; Activating The Hla; Using Hla - Ford Transit 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 is activated automatically
when the vehicle is stopped on a
slope greater than 4%. HLA operates
with the vehicle facing downhill if
reverse gear is selected.

Activating the HLA

WARNINGS
You must remain in the vehicle
once you have activated the
HLA.
The HLA is active only if the
green HLA lamp illuminates in
the instrument cluster. During all
times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the HLA and intervening, if required.
You can activate the HLA only if the
following conditions have been met:
• The engine is running.
• All doors (including cargo doors)
are fully closed.
• The parking brake is fully
disengaged.
• No failure mode is present.
To activate the HLA:
1. Press the brake and clutch pedals
to bring the vehicle to a complete
standstill. Keep the brake and
clutch pedals depressed.
2. If the sensors detect that the
vehicle is on a slope the HLA will
be activated automatically and the
green HLA lamp will illuminate in
the instrument cluster.
3. When you remove your foot from
the brake pedal, the vehicle will
remain on the slope without rolling
away for approximately two to
three seconds. This hold time will
automatically be extended if you
are in the process of driving off.
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