2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Brakes

Manual release

Note: The electric parking brake will not automatically apply. You must apply the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch.

WARNING If the brake system warning light remains illuminated or flashes for more than four seconds after you have released the parking brake, there could be a problem with your braking system. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

E227395 Pull the switch up to apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp flashes for about two seconds and then illuminates to confirm that you have applied the electric parking brake. See Information Displays (page 92). If you apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, the brake system warning lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds. See Information Displays (page 92). If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph (6 km/h), the braking force is applied as long as you pull the switch. Releasing or pressing the switch or pressing the accelerator pedal stops the braking force. Releasing the Electric Parking Brake You can release the electric parking brake either manually by pressing the switch or automatically.

E227515 You can manually release the electric parking brake by: 1. Switching the ignition on. 2. Pressing the brake pedal. 3. Pressing the electric parking brake switch. When the electric parking brake is released, the brake system warning lamp turns off. Automatic release - driveaway release Your vehicle automatically releases the parking brake if all of the following conditions exist: • The driver door is closed. • The accelerator pedal is pressed. • The transmission is in drive (D), reverse (R) or sport mode (S). • There are no faults detected in the parking brake system.

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