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Brake Assist

GENERAL INFORMATION

Brake assist detects when you brake

rapidly by measuring the rate at which you

press the brake pedal. It provides

Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If

a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or

continuous squeal sound is present, the

brake linings may be worn-out. Have the

system checked by an authorized dealer. If

your vehicle has continuous vibration or

shudder in the steering wheel while braking,

have it checked by an authorized dealer.

Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the

wheels, even under normal driving

conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the

brakes wear and does not contribute to

brake noise. See Cleaning the Wheels

(page 242).

Note: Depending on applicable laws and

regulations in the country for which your

vehicle was originally built, your brake lamps

may flash during heavy braking. Following

this, your hazard lights may also flash when

your vehicle comes to a stop.

maximum braking efficiency as long as you

press the pedal, and can reduce stopping

distances in critical situations.

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 system may be disabled. Have

the system checked by an authorized

dealer. If the anti-lock brake system is

disabled, normal braking is still effective.

If the brake warning lamp

illuminates when you release the

See Warning Lamps and

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parking brake, have the system

Indicators (page 87).

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checked by an authorized dealer.

Wet brakes result in reduced braking

efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a

few times when driving from a car wash or

standing water to dry the brakes.

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Brake Over Accelerator

In the event the accelerator pedal

Note: When the system is operating, the

brake pedal may pulse and may travel

further. Maintain pressure on the brake

pedal. You may also hear a noise from the

system. This is normal.

becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady

and firm pressure to the brake pedal to

slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.

If you experience this condition, apply the

brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe

stop. Move the transmission to park (P),

switch the engine off and apply the parking

brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for

any interference. If none are found and the

condition persists, have your vehicle towed

to the nearest authorized dealer.

The anti-lock braking system will not

eliminate the risks 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.

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1. Press the brake pedal firmly.

2. Pull the lever up slightly.

PARKING BRAKE

Vehicles With Automatic

3. Press the release button and push the

Transmission

lever down.

WARNING

HILL START ASSIST

Always set the parking brake fully

and leave your vehicle with the

transmission selector lever in

position P.

WARNINGS

The system does not replace the

parking brake. When you leave your

vehicle, always apply the parking

brake and shift the transmission into park

(P) for automatic transmission or first gear

for manual transmission.

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing uphill move the transmission selector

lever to position P and turn the steering

wheel away from the curb.

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing downhill move the transmission

selector lever to position P and turn the

steering wheel toward the curb.

You must remain in your vehicle once

you have activated the system.

During all times, you are responsible

for controlling your vehicle,

supervising the system and

Vehicles With Manual

intervening, if required.

Transmission

If the engine is revved excessively, or

if a malfunction is detected, the

system will be deactivated.

WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully.

The system makes it easier to pull away

when your vehicle is on a slope without the

need to use the parking brake.

When the system is active, your 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

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing uphill select first gear and turn the

steering wheel away from the curb.

Note: If you park your vehicle on a hill and

facing downhill select reverse gear and turn

the steering wheel toward the curb.

All Vehicles

automatically once the engine has

developed sufficient torque to prevent your

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.

Note: Do not press the release button while

pulling the lever up.

To apply the parking brake:

1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.

2. Pull the parking brake lever up to its

fullest extent.

To release the parking brake:

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The system will activate automatically on

any slope that will cause significant vehicle

rollback. For vehicles with a manual

transmission, you can switch this feature

off using the information display. See

Information Displays (page 91). The

system will remain on or off depending on

how it was last set.

Note: There is no warning lamp to indicate

the system is either on or off.

Using Hill Start Assist

1. Press the brake pedal to bring your

vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep

the brake pedal pressed and select an

uphill gear (for example, first (1) when

facing uphill or reverse (R) when facing

downhill).

2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle

is on a slope, the system will activate

automatically.

3. When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, your vehicle will remain

on the slope without rolling away for

about 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 release automatically.

Switching the System On and Off

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

You can switch this feature on or off in the

information display. The system

remembers the last setting when you start

your vehicle.

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

You cannot turn the system on or off.

When you switch the ignition on, the

system automatically turns on.

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Brakes for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Third generation(2010-2017)

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