Releasing The Epb - Ford Galaxy Owner's 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 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.
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.
Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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 safety belt 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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