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.
WARNING: The electric parking
brake does not operate if the vehicle
battery has run out of charge.
Your vehicle has an electric parking brake.
You operate it with a switch instead of a
lever. The switch is on the center console.
The anti-lock brake system does not
Note: The electric parking brake makes
eliminate the risks when:
noises during operation. This is normal.
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You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
Applying the Electric Parking
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Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
You take corners too fast.
The road surface is poor.
Brake
Pull the switch upward.
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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.
The red warning lamp flashes
during operation and illuminates
when the parking brake is
applied.
Note: It remains illuminated for a short
period of time after you switch the ignition
off.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
If it continues to flash or does not
illuminate, the system has malfunctioned.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: You can apply the electric parking
brake when the ignition is off.
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.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE -
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in
an Emergency
Note: Do not apply the electric parking
brake when your vehicle is moving, except
in an emergency. If you repeatedly use the
electric parking brake to slow or stop your
vehicle, you could cause damage to the
brake system.
WARNING: If you drive extended
distances with the parking brake applied,
you could cause damage to the brake
system.
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Focus (CGE) Vehicles Built From: 15-03-2021, CG3784en enGBR, Edition date: 202012, First-Printing
