Anti-Lock Brake System; Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes; Parking Brake - Ford 2014 FOCUS Owner's Manual

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Anti-Lock Brake System

This system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops
by keeping the brakes from locking.
This lamp momentarily illuminates when you turn the ignition
on. If the light does not illuminate during start-up, remains on
or flashes, the anti-lock brake system may be disabled and may
need to be serviced.
If the anti-lock brake system is disabled, normal braking is still
effective. If the brake warning lamp illuminates with the parking
brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

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.
The anti-lock braking system will not eliminate the dangers inherent 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

WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the transmission selector lever is securely latched in position
P (automatic transmission) or position 1 (manual transmission).
To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press and hold the button located at the end of the parking brake handle.
2. Pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down.
2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, October 2012
USA (fus)
Brakes
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