Transmission -> Hill Start Assist for Your Ford Kuga SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

Transmission  
HILL START ASSIST  
WARNINGS  
The system does not replace the  
parking brake. When you leave your  
vehicle, always apply the parking  
brake and move the transmission selector  
lever into position P (Park).  
You must remain in your vehicle once  
you have turned the system on.  
During all times, you are responsible  
for controlling your vehicle,  
3. Locate the white lever, situated on the  
left hand side of the gearshift lever.  
supervising the system and  
intervening, if required.  
If the engine is revved excessively or  
if a malfunction is detected, the  
system will turn off.  
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  
automatically once the engine has  
developed sufficient drive 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).  
The system will turn on automatically on  
any slope which can result in significant  
vehicle rollback.  
4. Move the white lever toward the rear  
of the vehicle and move the gearshift  
lever out of park (P) and into neutral  
(N).  
5. Replace the gearshift lever housing  
cover, apply the brake pedal, switch  
the ignition on and release the parking  
brake.  
Using Hill Start Assist  
1. Press the brake pedal to bring your  
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep  
the brake pedal pressed.  
Note: See an authorized dealer as soon as  
possible.  
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2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle  
is on a slope, the system will turn on  
automatically.  
3. When you remove your foot from the  
brake pedal, your 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.  
Switching the System On and Off  
Note: You can only switch the system on  
and off if your vehicle has a manual  
transmission.  
Note: The system will remain on or off  
depending on how it was last set.  
Your vehicle comes with this feature  
already enabled. If required, you can switch  
this feature off using the information  
display. See (page 69).  
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