Ford F-250 2017

User Manual - Page 225

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2. Release the accelerator pedal to
maximize engine braking.
3. Apply the brakes. The transmission
downshifts to lower gears.
Note: You can shift the transmission to
lower gears with progressive range selection
(PRS) or manual shifting independent of
pressing the brakes.
Note: You can also use manual engine
braking with cruise control to improve grade
descent control.
Automatic Engine Braking
1. Press the button twice to switch on
automatic engine braking.
2. Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
The system remembers your vehicle
speed.
Note: The system automatically activates
the engine brake and, if necessary,
downshifts the transmission to lower gears
to not exceed your vehicle's set speed when
the brake or accelerator were last released.
Note: Use this when driving downhill and
carrying heavy loads or trailering.
Warning Lamp Conditions
Illuminates when this feature is
switched on and the system is
operating properly. See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page 105).
Flashes when the engine brake is
disabled due to a fault or the engine
does not meet the required braking
conditions.
Does not illuminate when the switch
or indicator is faulty.
You can switch the system on at anytime.
The system becomes active once the
braking conditions are met.
Braking Conditions
Your vehicle is in a forward gear.
The engine speed is above about 1500
RPM.
Your foot is off the accelerator.
You can use this feature with tow/haul or
progressive range selection to provide
further increased engine braking. The
transmission automatically upshifts to
prevent the engine from entering the red
zone on the tachometer. See Automatic
Transmission (page 205).
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note: When the system is operating, the
brake pedal may pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal. You may also hear a noise from the
system. This is normal.
The anti-lock braking system will not
eliminate the risks when:
You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.
Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
You take corners too fast.
The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure the transmission is
placed in park (P). Failure to set the
parking brake and engage park could result
in vehicle roll-away, property damage or
bodily injury. Turn the ignition to the lock
position and remove the key whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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Super Duty (TFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Brakes
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