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Electric parking brake

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The electric parking brake is used to hold your vehicle on slopes and level roads.

Applying the Electric Parking Brake

Ford Escape. Electric Parking BrakeThe electric parking brake switch is located on the center console.

  1. Pull the switch up.

The red indicator light flashes during operation and illuminates when the parking brake is applied.

Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency

You can use the electric parking brake to slow or stop the vehicle in an emergency.

  1. Pull the switch up and hold it.

The electric parking brake continues to slow your vehicle as long as you do not release the switch.

The red indicator light illuminates, the warning chime sounds and the brake lights come on when you use the electric parking brake in an emergency.

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake Manually

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  3. Press the switch down.

The red indicator light turns off.

Hill Start Assist When Towing a Trailer

  1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  2. Pull the switch up and hold it.
  3. Shift into gear.
  4. Press the accelerator pedal until the engine develops enough torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling down the hill.
  5. Release the switch and pull away normally.

Automatic Release of the Electric Parking Brake

  1. Close the driver's door.
  2. Shift into gear.
  3. Press the accelerator pedal and pull away normally.

Electric Parking Brake Warning Chime

The chime sounds when the parking brake is applied and your vehicle is moving. If the warning chime continues after you release the parking brake, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Is Discharged

Refer to Jump Starting the Vehicle

Electric Parking Brake - Troubleshooting

Electric Parking Brake - Indicator Lights

Brake System

Ford Escape. Electric Parking BrakeIt illuminates red when you apply the parking brake and your vehicle is on. If the light flashes when the parking brake has been released, this indicates that the parking brake system requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Electric parking brake

Ford Escape. Electric Parking BrakeWhen the light illuminates yellow, this indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Electric Parking Brake - Information Messages

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Ford Escape. Electric Parking Brake

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