Ford 2006 Five Hundred v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 175)

The BRAKE warning lamp in the

instrument cluster illuminates and

remains illuminated (when the

ignition is turned ON) until the

parking brake is released.

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the

gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).

The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle.

However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop

your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the

rear brakes, the vehicle’s stopping distance will increase greatly and the

handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected.

Push the pedal downward again to

release the parking brake. Driving

with the parking brake on will cause

the brakes to wear out quickly and

reduce fuel economy.

Note: If the vehicle is driven with

the parking brake applied, a chime

will sound.

TRACTION CONTROL姟 (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control娂 system. This

system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle. It

is especially useful on slippery road surfaces. The system operates by

detecting and controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of the

electronic elements already present in the anti-lock braking system

(ABS).

Wheel-speed sensors allow excess wheel spin to be detected by the

Traction Control娂 portion of the ABS computer. Excess wheel spin is

controlled through engine torque reduction. This is realized via the fully

electronic engine control system. This process is very sensitive to driving

conditions and very fast acting. The wheels “search” for optimum

traction several times a second and adjustments are made accordingly.

P !

BRAKE

2006 Five Hundred (500)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

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Ford 2006 Five Hundred v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 175