Ford S-MAX - Hill Start Assist; Principle of Operation; Using Hill Start Assist

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The system makes it easier to pull away
when the vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, the vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for a short
time 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 when reversing uphill
into a parking space.
WARNING
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and select first or reverse gear.
USING HILL START ASSIST
The HLA can operate in either automatic
or manual mode. If you select automatic
mode, the HLA is activated automatically
when the vehicle is on a slope and you
press the brake pedal. If you select manual
mode, you must activate the HLA using the
brake pedal.
To set the HLA mode:
1. Press the right arrow button on the
steering wheel to enter the main menu.
2. Highlight Setup with the up and down
buttons and press the right arrow
button.
3. Highlight Hill Launch and press the
right arrow button.
4. Highlight the desired setting and press
the OK button to confirm the setting.
If Off is selected, the HLA is switched
off and cannot be activated either
automatically or manually.
5. Press the left arrow button to exit the
menu. Hold the left arrow button
pressed to return to the trip computer
display.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
Hill Start Assist