Parking Brake; Electric Parking Brake (Epb) - Ford Galaxy 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

The ABS will not eliminate the
dangers inherent when:
• you drive too close to the vehicle
in front of you.
• the vehicle is aquaplaning.
• you take corners too fast.
• the road surface is poor.

PARKING BRAKE

Applying the parking brake
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WARNING
Make sure that the parking
brake is applied before you
release the lever.
Brakes
Note: Do not press the release
button when you apply the parking
brake.
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever
upwards to its fullest extent.
Parking on a hill
If you have to park facing uphill, select
first gear and turn the front wheels
away from the kerb. If you have to
park facing downhill, select reverse
gear and turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
Releasing the parking
brake
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever
upwards slightly, press the release
button and push the lever
downwards.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE (EPB)
The electric parking brake (EPB)
replaces the conventional handbrake.
It is operated by a switch in the
centre console.
Note: Always apply the EPB and
select first or reverse gear before
leaving the vehicle.
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