2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes

Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes

The anti-lock brake system helps you maintain steering control and vehicle stability during emergency stops by keeping the brakes from locking.

The anti-lock brake system does not eliminate the risks when:

• You drive too closely to the vehicle in front of you.
• Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
• You take corners too fast.
• The road surface is poor.

Note:   If the system activates, the brake pedal may pulse and may travel further.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.You may also hear a noise from the system.This is normal.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp

If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction. Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Parking Brake - Automatic Transmission

WARNING:  Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

To apply the parking brake:

1. Firmly press the brake pedal.

1. Pull the parking brake lever upward to its fullest extent.

Note:   Do not press the release button when pulling the parking brake lever upward.

Note:   If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing uphill, shift into park (P) and turn the steering wheel away from the curb.

Note:   If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing downhill, shift into park (P) and turn the steering wheel toward the curb.

To release the parking brake:

1. Firmly press the brake pedal.

1. Slightly pull the parking brake lever upward.

1. Press the release button and push the parking brake lever downward.

Parking Brake - Manual Transmission

WARNING:  Always fully apply the parking brake. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

Note:   If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing uphill select first gear and turn the steering wheel away from the curb.

Note:   If you park your vehicle on a hill and facing downhill select reverse gear and turn the steering wheel toward the curb.

Note:   Do not press the release button while pulling the lever up.

To apply the parking brake:

1. Press the brake pedal firmly.

1. Pull the parking brake lever up to its fullest extent.

To release the parking brake:

1. Press the brake pedal firmly.

1. Pull the lever up slightly.

1. Press the release button and push the lever down.