FORD 2012 Focus v.5 - Manual (Page 280)

Deactivating hill start assist
To deactivate hill start assist, perform one of the following:
• Apply the parking brake.
• Drive off uphill without re-applying the brake.
• Wait for two to three seconds until the system deactivates
automatically.
• For automatic transmissions: If hill start assist is active in D (Drive),
select R (Reverse). If hill start assist is active in R (Reverse), select N
(Neutral).
• For manual transmissions: If a forward gear was selected when the
system became active, select reverse gear. If reverse gear was selected
when the system became active, select a forward gear.
Note: If a malfunction is detected in the system, hill start assist will be
deactivated and a warning message will appear in the instrument cluster.
Refer to System warnings and status messages in the Instrument
Cluster chapter for hill start assist messages.
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.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents
cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully pressed.
To start the vehicle:
1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
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