2004-2012 Ford Ecosport SUV Transmission -> HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED) User Manual
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Transmission  
The instrument cluster will display your  
1. Apply the parking brake and switch the  
ignition off before carrying out this  
procedure.  
currently selected gear.  
Note: The transmission will automatically  
upshift if your engine speed is too high or  
downshift if your engine speed is too low.  
2. Remove the retaining screw.  
3. Remove the right side center console  
side panel.  
Brake-Shift Interlock Override  
WARNINGS  
Do not drive your vehicle until you  
verify that the brake lamps are  
working.  
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When doing this procedure, you will  
be taking your vehicle out of P (park),  
which means your vehicle can roll  
freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle  
movement, always fully set the parking  
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use  
wheel chocks if appropriate.  
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.  
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4. Press the brake pedal. Using a suitable  
tool rotate the lever forward while  
pulling the transmission selector lever  
out of the P (park) position and into  
the N (neutral) position.  
Use the brake shift override to move the  
gearshift lever from the park position in the  
event of an electrical malfunction or if your  
vehicle has a dead battery.  
Apply the parking brake and turn the  
ignition off before performing this  
procedure.  
5. Install the console cover.  
6. Apply the brake pedal, start your  
vehicle and release the parking brake.  
HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)  
WARNINGS  
The hill start assist feature does not  
replace the parking brake. When you  
leave the vehicle, always apply the  
parking brake.  
You must remain in the vehicle once  
you have activated the hill start  
assist feature.  
During all times, you are responsible  
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for controlling the vehicle,  
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supervising the hill start assist  
system and intervening, if required.  
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Transmission  
Deactivating Hill Start Assist  
Perform one of the following:  
WARNINGS  
If the engine is revved excessively, or  
if a malfunction is detected when the  
hill start assist feature is active, the  
To deactivate hill start assist, Drive off  
uphill without reapplying the brake.  
hill start assist feature will be deactivated.  
Wait for two to three seconds until the  
hill start assist system deactivates  
automatically.  
This feature makes it easier to pull away  
when the vehicle is on a slope without the  
need to use the parking brake.  
When this feature is active, the vehicle will  
remain stationary on the slope for two to  
three seconds after you release the brake  
pedal. This allows you time to move your  
foot from the brake to the accelerator  
pedal. The brakes are released  
If a forward gear was selected when  
the system is active on, select reverse  
gear.  
If reverse gear was selected when the  
system is active, select a forward gear.  
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).  
This feature is activated automatically on  
any slope that can result in significant  
vehicle rollback.  
Activating Hill Start Assist  
Note: If the engine is revved excessively, hill  
start assist will be deactivated.  
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the  
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep  
the brake pedal pressed.  
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is  
on a slope, the hill start assist feature  
will be activated automatically.  
3. When you remove your foot from the  
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on  
the slope without rolling away for  
approximately two or three seconds.  
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.  
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