Ford AM/FM stereo manual ABS warning lamp, Using ABS, Parking brake, Driving

Driving

keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; this is normal and should be no reason for concern.

ABS warning lamp

The ABS lamp in the instrument

cluster momentarily illuminatesABS when the ignition is turned on. If

the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the

ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced.

Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If

your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake

released, have your brake system serviced immediately.)

Using ABS

When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.

Parking brake

To set the parking brake (1), press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops.

To release, pull the lever (2).

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure

that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).

The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released.

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