Ford Galaxy Owner's Handbook Manual page 151

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: On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the driver's door must be
closed and the driver's seatbelt must be
fastened before the DAR will operate.
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.
Note: The clutch pedal must be fully
depressed before the DAR will operate.
Engage first or reverse gear, move off as
normal using the accelerator and clutch
pedals and the EPB will be automatically
released.
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