2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 198

Brakes To prevent this from happening, do the following: 1. Pull the switch up and hold it in this position. 2. Drive your vehicle, then release the switch when you notice that the engine has developed sufficient driving force. Automatic Release - Drive Away Release Your vehicle will automatically release the parking brake if: • The driver door is closed. • The transmission is in a forward or reverse gear. • The vehicle is accelerated. • There are no faults detected in the parking brake system. The brake system warning lamp will go off to confirm that you have released the electric parking brake. Note: If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking brake will not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch. Note: The electric parking brake drive away release makes starting on a hill easier. This feature will release the parking brake automatically when the vehicle has sufficient drive force to move up the hill. HILL START ASSIST WARNINGS The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake. Failure to leave your vehicle securely parked may lead to a crash or injury. See Electric Parking Brake (page 193). You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death. The system will turn off if a malfunction is apparent or if you rev the engine excessively. Failure to take care may result in the loss of control of your vehicle, serious personal injury or death. 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 remains stationary on the slope for two to three seconds after you release the brake pedal. This allows time to move your foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The system releases the brakes 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. Note: The system only functions when you bring your vehicle to a complete standstill. Shift the gearshift lever to reverse (R) when facing downhill and first gear (1) when facing uphill. Battery With No Charge WARNING You will not be able to apply or release the electric parking brake if the battery is low or has no charge. If the battery is low or has no charge, use jumper cables and a booster battery. 195 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing