Brakes
vehicles with manual transmission, shift
GENERAL INFORMATION
into neutral. Switch the engine off and
apply the parking brake. Check the
accelerator pedal and the area around it
for any items or debris that may be
obstructing its movement. If none are
found and the condition persists, have your
vehicle immediately checked.
Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If
a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or
continuous squeal sound is present, the
brake linings may be worn-out. If your
vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder
in the steering wheel when braking, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: Brake dust may accumulate on the
wheels, even under normal driving
conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the
brakes wear. See Cleaning Wheels (page
440).
Note: Depending on applicable laws and
regulations in the country for which your
vehicle was originally built, the stoplamps
could flash during heavy braking. Following
this the hazard warning flashers could also
turn on when your vehicle comes to a stop.
Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times when driving from a car wash or
standing water to dry the brakes.
Brake Assist
Brake assist detects when you brake hard
by measuring the rate at which you press
the brake pedal. It provides maximum
braking efficiency as long as you press the
pedal. Brake assist can reduce stopping
distances in critical situations.
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: If you drive extended
distances with the parking brake applied,
you could cause damage to the brake
system.
It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake and the
Brake Over Accelerator
In the event the accelerator pedal
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ignition is on.
If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, make sure the parking
brake is disengaged. If the
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow your vehicle and reduce engine
power. If you experience this condition,
apply the brakes and bring your vehicle to
a safe stop. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, shift into park (P). For
parking brake is disengaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Brake System Information Messages
Message
Action
Check brake system
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
