Releasing The Epb - Ford Galaxy Owner's Handbook Manual

Preventing automatic
application of the EPB
WARNINGS
Do not leave the vehicle if you
have not applied the EPB.
Remember that if you press down
the switch while removing the key
from the ignition (on vehicles with a
keyless entry system, when pulling
the ignition switch out), the EPB will
not be applied.
Make sure that the vehicle s
wheels are securely wedged if
you park the vehicle with the EPB
released to prevent it from rolling
away.
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Hold the switch pressed while you
switch off the ignition or while you
remove the key from the ignition.
WARNING
If you prevented the EPB from
applying while turning off the
ignition, it will remain off when you
remove the key.
Brakes
Applying the EPB when the
vehicle is moving
With the exception of
emergency conditions (for
example, the brake pedal does not
work or is blocked), do not apply the
EPB while the vehicle is moving. On
bends, on poor road surfaces or
weather conditions, emergency
braking can cause the vehicle to skid
out of control or off the road.
If you apply the EPB while the vehicle
is moving, the brake system warning
lamp illuminates and a warning chime
will sound.
At speeds above 6 km/h (4 mph),
the braking force is applied as long
as you hold the switch in the on
position. The EPB will be applied until
you release or press down the
switch, or press the accelerator pedal
further.

Releasing the EPB

Automatic release - drive away
release (DAR)
Note: If the EPB warning lamp stays
illuminated the EPB will not
automatically release. You must
release the EPB using the EPB
switch.
Note: The engine must be running
and the accelerator pedal must be
pressed before the DAR will operate.
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WARNING