2023 Ford Expedition Owners Manual - Switching Auto Hold On and Off

Switching Auto Hold On and Off

WARNING:  The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake.    WARNING:  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 follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.

1. From the settings menu, press Driver Assistance.  See   Center Display. 

1. Switch Auto Hold on or off.

Note:   You can only switch the system on after you close the driver door.

Note:   The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

Using Auto Hold

1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop. The auto hold active indicator illuminates in the information display.

1. Release the brake pedal. The system holds your vehicle at a standstill. The auto hold active indicator remains illuminated in the information display.

1. Apply the accelerator and drive off in a normal manner. The system releases the brakes and the auto hold active indicator switches off.

Note:   The system only activates if you apply enough brake pressure on the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.

Note:   Under certain conditions, the system could apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp illuminates. The electric parking brake releases when you press the accelerator pedal.   See   Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake. 

Note:   Auto hold cancels if you shift into reverse (R), or neutral (N), and press the brake pedal.

There could be actions that can cause the auto hold system not to work when the following occur:

• When you use active park assist.
• The driver door is open.
• You shift into reverse (R), or neutral (N) before the system is active.
• Your vehicle is in temporary neutral mode.

Auto Hold Indicators

Illuminates when the system is active.

Illuminates when the system is on but cannot hold your vehicle at a standstill at this particular time.