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Hand brake

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Hello

I we bought Ford Galaxy 2018.

And I noticed that the hand brake when you turn off the car doesn't apply. 

It must be done manually...

Is there a solution to this?

It happend that I didn't apply it.....

Thanks 

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    Do you have auto hold?

    Are you automatic or manual?

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    Hello

    It is manual ....

    Only hand switch for brake.

    It don't apply when you turn of the car.

    I drive also citroen c4 ...

    And hand brake is automatically switched on when you turn of the car.

    That's why my question 

     

     

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    Electric parking brake does not automatically apply on the Galaxy with manual gearbox.

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    Hello

    Is there no alternative?

    Some hidden tricks with the switch?

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    2 minutes ago, fordgalaxy2018 said:

    Some hidden tricks with the switch?

    Why yes, of course. You just press and hold the button for the ejector seat first 🤣

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    👍

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