Automatic Parking Break
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Automatic Parking Break
Does anyone know how to turn on the automatic parking break, if such a feature exists? Page 229 of the 2019 F-150 Owner’s Manual states “Note: The electric parking brake could automatically apply when you shift into park (P). See Transmission (page 212)”. I’d like to enable this feature and have read the Transmission section multiple times but there is no reference to this.
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2017 F-150QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE*On certain models, vehicles have an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system instead of the conventional foot pedal operated parking brake.
The operating switch is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.To apply the electric parking brake, pull the switch up. The brake system warning lamp flashes for about 2 seconds, and then illuminates to confirm that you applied the parking brake.There are two ways to release the electric parking brake. You can switch the ignition on, press the brake pedal and then manually press the switch down. The brake system warning lamp turns off. The second option is to have your vehicle automatically release the parking brake by closing the driver door, putting the vehicle in gear and pressing the accelerator pedal.Note: If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays on, then the electric parking brake did not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake by pressing the switch.In a driving emergency, the EPB system can be used to brake the vehicle. Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch to brake the vehicle. The rear brake lights turn on, a warning lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds to tell the driver that the vehicle is emergency braking.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE*On certain models, vehicles have an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system instead of the conventional foot pedal operated parking brake.
The operating switch is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.To apply the electric parking brake, pull the switch up. The brake system warning lamp flashes for about 2 seconds, and then illuminates to confirm that you applied the parking brake.There are two ways to release the electric parking brake. You can switch the ignition on, press the brake pedal and then manually press the switch down. The brake system warning lamp turns off. The second option is to have your vehicle automatically release the parking brake by closing the driver door, putting the vehicle in gear and pressing the accelerator pedal.Note: If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays on, then the electric parking brake did not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake by pressing the switch.In a driving emergency, the EPB system can be used to brake the vehicle. Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch to brake the vehicle. The rear brake lights turn on, a warning lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds to tell the driver that the vehicle is emergency braking.
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2017 F-150QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE*On certain models, vehicles have an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system instead of the conventional foot pedal operated parking brake.
The operating switch is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.To apply the electric parking brake, pull the switch up (Will work most of the time). The brake system warning lamp flashes for about 2 seconds, and then illuminates to confirm that you applied the parking brake (However will not flash or apply the EBrake when Front wheels are in a full turn - one may have to return the wheel to a more non-turn status for the EBrake to work). There are two ways to release the electric parking brake. You can switch the ignition on, press the brake pedal and then manually press the switch down (however you you by mistake after pressing the brake pedal and placing the vehicle in DR it will not release the EBREAK nor will it release after returning the drive to PARK. The user will have to move it to drive again and press the accelerator pedal to release the EBREAK). The brake system warning lamp turns off. The second option is to have your vehicle automatically release the parking brake by closing the driver door, putting the vehicle in gear and pressing the accelerator pedal.Note (however if you enter the vehicle from the passenger side, it doesn't work): If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays on, then the electric parking brake did not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake by pressing the switch.In a driving emergency, the EPB system can be used to brake the vehicle. Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch to brake the vehicle. The rear brake lights turn on, a warning lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds to tell the driver that the vehicle is emergency braking.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE*On certain models, vehicles have an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system instead of the conventional foot pedal operated parking brake.
The operating switch is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.To apply the electric parking brake, pull the switch up (Will work most of the time). The brake system warning lamp flashes for about 2 seconds, and then illuminates to confirm that you applied the parking brake (However will not flash or apply the EBrake when Front wheels are in a full turn - one may have to return the wheel to a more non-turn status for the EBrake to work). There are two ways to release the electric parking brake. You can switch the ignition on, press the brake pedal and then manually press the switch down (however you you by mistake after pressing the brake pedal and placing the vehicle in DR it will not release the EBREAK nor will it release after returning the drive to PARK. The user will have to move it to drive again and press the accelerator pedal to release the EBREAK). The brake system warning lamp turns off. The second option is to have your vehicle automatically release the parking brake by closing the driver door, putting the vehicle in gear and pressing the accelerator pedal.Note (however if you enter the vehicle from the passenger side, it doesn't work): If the electric parking brake warning lamp stays on, then the electric parking brake did not automatically release. You must release the electric parking brake by pressing the switch.In a driving emergency, the EPB system can be used to brake the vehicle. Pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch to brake the vehicle. The rear brake lights turn on, a warning lamp illuminates and a warning tone sounds to tell the driver that the vehicle is emergency braking.
I Hate that feature. Please give me a lever that is either on or off, under of my full control.
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I don't have the E brake so I can't help, but. I would never configure a parking brake to be automated. Too many what if's...... IMO
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That is not a option.
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You know, I just found smokemangrp, the OP, reference in the most recent online manual:
Note: The electric parking brake could automatically apply when you shift into park (P). See Transmission.
I followed the link and if they answered the question I didn't see it either.
All that complicated explanation about driving off without releasing the parking brake if you haven't used the brake pedal, is bad form in my opinion. I don't see allowing folks to get in start , shift and drive, especially if the parking brake is applied, is a habit I want .
Seems like "key on+brake on+shift to drive or reverse=parking brake auto release" would be preferable if they simply MUST do something.
All that explanation for something not really needed by many and nothing about a feature that might enhance safety, like "auto parking brake when shifted into park" to be totally NOT explained...baffling.
I am going back to read that section again to see if I misunderstood it, I hope I misunderstood it....
Note: The electric parking brake could automatically apply when you shift into park (P). See Transmission.
I followed the link and if they answered the question I didn't see it either.
All that complicated explanation about driving off without releasing the parking brake if you haven't used the brake pedal, is bad form in my opinion. I don't see allowing folks to get in start , shift and drive, especially if the parking brake is applied, is a habit I want .
Seems like "key on+brake on+shift to drive or reverse=parking brake auto release" would be preferable if they simply MUST do something.
All that explanation for something not really needed by many and nothing about a feature that might enhance safety, like "auto parking brake when shifted into park" to be totally NOT explained...baffling.
I am going back to read that section again to see if I misunderstood it, I hope I misunderstood it....
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You know, I just found smokemangrp, the OP, reference in the most recent online manual:
Note: The electric parking brake could automatically apply when you shift into park (P). See Transmission.
I followed the link and if they answered the question I didn't see it either.
All that complicated explanation about driving off without releasing the parking brake if you haven't used the brake pedal, is bad form in my opinion. I don't see allowing folks to get in start , shift and drive, especially if the parking brake is applied, is a habit I want .
Seems like "key on+brake on+shift to drive or reverse=parking brake auto release" would be preferable if they simply MUST do something.
All that explanation for something not really needed by many and nothing about a feature that might enhance safety, like "auto parking brake when shifted into park" to be totally NOT explained...baffling.
I am going back to read that section again to see if I misunderstood it, I hope I misunderstood it....
Note: The electric parking brake could automatically apply when you shift into park (P). See Transmission.
I followed the link and if they answered the question I didn't see it either.
All that complicated explanation about driving off without releasing the parking brake if you haven't used the brake pedal, is bad form in my opinion. I don't see allowing folks to get in start , shift and drive, especially if the parking brake is applied, is a habit I want .
Seems like "key on+brake on+shift to drive or reverse=parking brake auto release" would be preferable if they simply MUST do something.
All that explanation for something not really needed by many and nothing about a feature that might enhance safety, like "auto parking brake when shifted into park" to be totally NOT explained...baffling.
I am going back to read that section again to see if I misunderstood it, I hope I misunderstood it....
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I guess it is a typo in the manual. The e-brake folks forgot to tell the tranny folks about the feature. Thanks for your replies. If anyone figures this out in the future, I'd still like to try it.
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