Hill Start Assist
Note: When the system is in manual
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is
on a slope and the right driving
activation mode, only use the system when
pulling away uphill on gradients greater than
3%. If the vehicle is on the flat or on a
downhill slope, an active system will make
it difficult to pull away smoothly.
direction is selected (first gear if the
vehicle is pointing uphill, reverse gear
if the vehicle is pointing downhill), the
system will be activated automatically.
Hill Launch Assist active will appear
in the display.
Activating the system
WARNINGS
3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on
the slope without rolling away for
You must remain in the vehicle once
you have activated the system. Any
attempt to leave the vehicle will
approximately two to three seconds.
4. Pull away using the accelerator and
clutch pedal. The brakes will be
released automatically.
deactivate the system automatically.
The system is active only if the
message Hill Launch Assist active
is displayed in the information
display. During all times you are
responsible for controlling the vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if
required.
To activate the system in manual mode:
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal depressed.
2. Quickly jab the brake pedal further until
Hill Launch Assist active appears in
the display. The system is now active.
You can activate the system only if the
following conditions have been met:
3. When you remove your foot from the
brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on
the slope without rolling away for
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The engine is running.
The system is switched on (automatic
approximately two to three seconds.
or manual mode).
4. Pull away using the accelerator and
clutch pedal. The brakes will be
released automatically.
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The parking brake is fully disengaged.
On vehicles with manual transmission,
the clutch pedal is pressed.
WARNING
When the system is active and the
system detects a failure, the system
is deactivated and the message
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On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the driver door is closed.
No failure mode is present.
To activate the system in automatic mode:
Please use park brake! followed by Hill
Launch A .not available will be displayed.
The vehicle is still safe to be driven and can
be repaired during the next service. The
message Hill Launch A. not available
will also be displayed with manual
activation during a failure or if one of the
activation criteria is not met. If you have
switched the system off, no messages will
be displayed.
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal depressed.
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Mondeo (CA2) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3536en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013
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