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Hill start assist system (if equipped)

WARNING: HSA does not replace the parking brake. When you

leave the vehicle, always apply the parking brake and select P

(Park) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmission).

WARNING: You must remain in the vehicle once you have

activated HSA.

WARNING: During all times you are responsible for controlling

the vehicle, supervising the HSA system and intervening, if

required.

The hill start assist system makes it easier to pull away when the vehicle

is on a slope without the need to use the parking brake. When Hill start

assist is active, the vehicle will remain stationary on the slope for two to

three seconds after you release the brake pedal. During this time, you

have time to move your foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal and

pull away. The brakes are released 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 while in reverse traveling uphill

into a parking space).

Using hill start assist

The system is activated automatically when the vehicle is stopped on a

slope greater than four degrees. Hill start assist operates with the vehicle

facing downhill if reverse gear is selected.

Activating hill start assist

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 system 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 to 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.

Note: If the engine is revved excessively, hill start assist will be deactivated.

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Ford 2012 Focus v.5 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 279