2018 Fusion Owner's Manual

Brakes

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE The electric parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake. The operating switch is in the center console. WARNINGS Always set the parking brake and leave your vehicle with the transmission in park (P). If your vehicle has a manual transmission, shift into first or reverse gear. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, shift into park (P). Note: When you apply the electric parking brake in certain conditions, for example on a steep hill, the electric parking brake may reapply the brakes within three to ten minutes. Note: You may notice various noises when you apply and release the electric parking brake. This is normal and no cause for concern. Parking On a Hill (VehiclesWith a Manual Transmission) If you park your vehicle facing uphill, move the transmission to first gear (1) and turn the steering wheel away from the curb. If youpark your vehicle facing downhill,move the transmission to reverse (R) and turn the steering wheel toward the curb. Applying the Electric Parking brake WARNINGS The brake system warning lamp will flash when applying the electric parking brake. If the brake system warning lamp continues to flash there could be a problem with your electric parking brake. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

WARNINGS Applying the electric parking brake while moving will result in the engagement of the anti-lock braking system. Do not use the electric parking brake system when the vehicle is moving unless the normal brake system is unable to stop the vehicle. With the exception of emergency conditions (for example, the brake pedal is broken or is blocked), do not apply the electric parking brake while the vehicle is moving. On bends, or poor road surfaces or weather conditions, emergency braking can cause the vehicle to skid out of control or off the road. Note: The brake system warning lamp illuminates for ten seconds if you switch the ignition off after you apply the electric parking brake, or you apply the electric parking brake after you switch the ignition off. Note: The electric parking brake will not automatically apply. You must apply the electric parking brake using the electric parking brake switch.

E227395 Pull the switch up to apply the electric parking brake.

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