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

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 located in the centre console.
WARNINGS
Always apply the EPB and select
first or reverse gear before leaving
the vehicle.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission should always be left
with the selector lever in position P.
Note: Under certain conditions for
example on a steep hill, when the vehicle
has been parked with the EPB applied,
the EPB performs an automatic re-clamp
function. This will occur approximately
three minutes after the EPB has been
applied.
Note: You may notice various noises
when the EPB is applied and released.
This is normal and no cause for concern.
Brakes
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.
Applying the EPB
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Pull up the switch once to apply the EPB.
The brake system warning lamp
illuminates to confirm that the EPB is now
applied.
Note: The brake system warning lamp
will remain illuminated for a short period if
you turn the ignition to position 0 or
remove the key.
Automatic application of the
EPB
The EPB will not automatically apply
on vehicles with a keyless start or
keyless entry system. You must
apply the EPB using the EPB switch.
When you turn the ignition off, the cluster
will remain on for several minutes.
The EPB will automatically apply when you
remove the key from the ignition during
this period.
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