If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, Hill start assist, 218 transmission – FORD 2013 F-150 v.3 User Manual

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3. Locate the brake shift interlock
lever on the passenger side of the
shifter assembly.

4. Apply the brake pedal. Using a
screwdriver (or similar tool), press
and hold the brake shift interlock
lever while pulling the gearshift lever
out of the P (Park) position and into
the N (Neutral) position.

5. Install the trim panel.

6. Apply brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake.

See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure is used.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow

Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

HILL START ASSIST

WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the

parking brake and shift the transmission into P (Park).

WARNING: You must remain in the vehicle once you have
activated the hill start assist feature.

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Transmission

2013 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013
USA
(fus)

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