2018-F150-Owner's Manual

Brakes

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE WARNING Always fully apply the parking brake andmake sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. The electric parking brake replaces the conventional foot parking brake. The operating switch is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Applying the Electric Parking Brake WARNING If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note: The brake system warning lamp remains illuminated for about ten seconds if you switch the ignition off with the parking brake applied, or apply the parking brake while the ignition is off. Note: The parking brake will not automatically apply. You must manually apply the electric parking brake by using the switch. Note: You may notice various noises when you apply and release the electric parking brake. This is normal and no cause for concern. 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 ten minutes. UsingtheElectricParkingBrakeIn An Emergency WARNING 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: Repeated use of the electric parking brake to slow the vehicle while moving may cause damage to the brake system. If there is a problem with the brake pedal while driving, you can use the electric parking brake in an emergency to stop the vehicle.

E169085 Pull up on the switch to apply the electric parking brake. The brake system warning lamp on the instrument cluster flashes for about two seconds and then illuminates to confirm that you have applied the electric parking brake. See Information Displays (page 112).

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