Ford Galaxy Owner's manual

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FordGalaxy

FordS-MAX

Owner's handbook

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the

interest of development the right is reserved to change specifications, design or equipment

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thereof, may not be reproduced nor translated without our approval. Errors and omissions

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Part number: 7M2J-19A321-DA (CG3533en) 01/2007 20070129120050

Introduction
About this handbook........................7
Symbols glossary..............................7
Parts and accessories......................7
Quick start
Quick start..........................................8
Child safety
Child seats........................................19
Booster cushions............................20
Child seat positioning......................21
ISOFIX anchor points......................23
Child safety locks............................24
Occupant protection
Principle of operation.....................25
Fastening the seat belts................28
Seat belt height adjustment...........31
Seat belt reminder..........................32
Using seat belts during
pregnancy....................................32
Disabling the passenger
airbag............................................32
Keys and remote
controls
Using the key...................................34
General information on radio
frequencies..................................34
Programming the remote
control...........................................34
Changing the remote control
battery...........................................34
Locks
Locking and unlocking...................36
Global opening and closing...........39
Keyless entry...................................39
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation.....................44
Coded keys.....................................44
Arming the engine immobiliser.....44
Disarming the engine
immobiliser...................................44
Alarm
Principle of operation.....................45
Arming the alarm.............................47
Disarming the alarm........................47
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel.........49
Audio control...................................49
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers..........................51
Autowipers........................................51
Rain sensor......................................52
Windscreen washers.....................52
Rear window wiper and
washers........................................52
Headlamp washers........................53
Checking the wiper blades...........53
Changing the wiper blades...........54
Technical specifications.................55
Lighting
Lighting control................................56
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Autolamps........................................57
Front fog lamps...............................57
Rear fog lamps................................57
Headlamp levelling..........................58
Hazard warning flashers................59
Adaptive front lighting system
(AFS)..............................................59
Direction indicators..........................61
Interior lamps....................................61
Removing a headlamp...................62
Changing a bulb..............................63
Bulb specification chart..................75
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows.............................76
Exterior mirrors................................79
Electric exterior mirrors..................79
Interior mirror....................................81
Auto-dimming mirror.......................81
Rear quarter windows...................82
Instruments
Gauges.............................................83
Warning lamps and indicators......84
Audible warnings and
indicators.......................................87
Information displays
General information........................88
Trip computer..................................97
Personalised settings.....................99
Information messages.................102
Climate control
Principle of operation.....................113
Air vents...........................................113
Manual climate control..................114
Automatic climate control.............117
Heated windows and mirrors......121
Auxiliary heater...............................122
Seats
Sitting in the correct position.......127
Manual seats..................................127
Electric seats..................................128
Head restraints..............................130
Rear seats.......................................131
Heated seats.................................135
Ventilated seats.............................136
Front seat armrest.........................137
Convenience features
Sun visors.......................................138
Sun blinds.......................................138
Instrument lighting dimmer..........139
Clock...............................................139
Cigar lighter....................................139
Ashtray............................................140
Auxiliary power sockets...............140
Cup holders....................................140
Glove box........................................141
Centre console...............................141
Storage compartments...............142
Map pockets..................................144
Seat back trays..............................144
Glasses holder...............................144
Memory function...........................144
Childminder mirror.........................146
Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.....146
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Starting the engine
General information.......................147
Ignition switch.................................147
Keyless starting..............................147
Steering wheel lock.......................149
Starting a petrol engine................150
Starting a diesel engine.................151
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)........151
Switching off the engine...............152
Fuel and refuelling
Safety precautions........................153
Fuel quality - Petrol........................153
Fuel quality - Diesel.......................153
Catalytic converter........................153
Fuel filler flap...................................154
Refuelling........................................154
Fuel consumption.........................154
Technical specifications................154
Transmission
Manual transmission.....................156
Automatic transmission................157
Brakes
Principle of operation....................160
Hints on driving with ABS.............160
Parking brake..................................161
Electric parking brake (EPB).........161
Stability control
Principle of operation....................166
Using stability control....................167
Hill launch assist
(HLA)
Principle of operation....................168
Using HLA.......................................168
Active suspension
Principle of operation.....................171
Using active suspension...............171
Parking aid
Principle of operation....................173
Using the parking aid....................173
Cruise control
Principle of operation....................175
Using cruise control.......................175
Adaptive cruise control
(ACC)
Principle of operation....................177
Using ACC......................................179
Forward alert function...................181
Load carrying
General information......................184
Luggage anchor points................185
Sliding loadspace floor..................187
Rear under floor storage..............188
Cargo nets......................................189
Luggage covers............................192
Roof racks and load carriers.......193
Load retaining fixtures..................193
Dog guard.......................................197
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Towing
Towing a trailer..............................200
Detachable tow ball.....................200
Retractable tow ball.....................203
Driving hints
Running-in......................................208
Emergency
equipment
First aid kit......................................209
Warning triangle............................209
Status after a
collision
Inspecting safety system
components...............................210
Fuses
Fuse box locations.........................211
Changing a fuse............................212
Fuse specification chart...............213
Vehicle recovery
Towing points................................222
Towing the vehicle on four
wheels........................................223
Maintenance
General information.....................224
Opening and closing the
bonnet........................................225
Engine compartment overview -
2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4).............226
Engine compartment overview -
2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4).............227
Engine compartment overview -
2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)..............228
Engine compartment overview -
1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Kent)
Diesel..........................................229
Engine compartment overview -
2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW)
Diesel..........................................230
Engine oil check.............................231
Engine coolant check..................232
Automatic transmission fluid
check..........................................233
Brake and clutch fluid check......233
Power steering fluid check.........234
Washer fluid check.......................234
Technical specifications...............235
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior....................237
Cleaning the interior.....................238
Repairing minor paint damage....238
Vehicle battery
Battery care...................................239
Using booster cables...................239
Wheels and tyres
General information......................241
Changing a road wheel................241
Tyre repair kit.................................243
Run flat tyres.................................250
Tyre care.........................................251
Using winter tyres.........................252
Using snow chains.......................252
Tyre pressure monitoring
system........................................252
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Technical specifications...............253
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate...........256
Vehicle identification number
(VIN).............................................256
Engine number - 2.0L Duratec-HE
(MI4)............................................256
Engine number - 2.3L Duratec-HE
(MI4)............................................256
Engine number - 2.5L Duratec-ST
(VI5).............................................256
Engine number - 1.8L
Duratorq-TDCi (Kent) Diesel....256
Engine number - 2.0L
Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel.....256
Technical specific-
ations
Technical specifications...............257
Telephone
General information.....................265
Telephone setup...........................265
Bluetooth setup............................267
Telephone controls......................268
Using the telephone - Vehicles
Without: Navigation System.....269
Using the telephone - Travel Pilot
EX.................................................272
Voice control
Principle of operation...................275
Using voice control.......................276
Audio unit commands..................276
Telephone commands.................281
Navigation system
commands.................................286
Climate control commands........286
Appendices
Type approvals..............................289
Type approvals..............................295
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ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Thank you for choosing Ford. We

recommend that you take some time

to get to know your vehicle by

reading this handbook. The more that

you know about it, the greater the

safety and pleasure you will get from

driving it.

Note:

This handbook describes

every model and option, sometimes

even before they are generally

available. It may describe options not

fitted to your vehicle.

Note:

Always use and operate your

vehicle in line with all applicable laws

and regulations.

Note:

Pass on this handbook when

selling your vehicle. It is an integral

part of the vehicle.

SYMBOLS GLOSSARY

Symbols in this handbook

WARNING

You risk death or serious injury

to yourself and others if you do

not follow the instructions highlighted

by the warning symbol.

CAUTION

You risk damaging your vehicle

if you do not follow the

instructions highlighted by the caution

symbol.

Symbols on your vehicle

When you see these symbols, read

and follow the relevant instructions

in this handbook before touching or

attempting adjustment of any kind.

PARTS AND

ACCESSORIES

Genuine Ford parts and accessories

have been designed specifically for

your vehicle. Unless we have

specifically stated, we have not

tested non-Ford parts and

accessories and, therefore, we will

not guarantee that they are suitable

for your vehicle. We recommend that

you ask your Ford Dealer for advice

on parts and accessories suitable for

your vehicle.

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Introduction

QUICK START

Instrument panel overview - LHD

A

V U RS Q P OT

B EC F G IH J K L M ND

E74123

Lighting controls. See Lighting (page 56).

A

Air vents. See Climate control (page 113).

B

Direction indicators. See Lighting (page 56). Voice control and

phone buttons. See separate handbook.

C

Audio controls. See Steering wheel (page 49).

D

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Instrument cluster. See Instruments (page 83).
E
Information display controls. See Information displays (page 88).
F
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 51).
G
Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.H
Stability control switch. See Stability control (page 166).
I
Parking aid switch. See Parking aid (page 173).
J
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Lighting (page 56).
K
Passenger airbag deactivation warning lamp. See Occupant
protection (page 25).
L
Storage compartment. See Convenience features (page 138).
M
Heated windscreen and heated rear window switches. See Climate
control (page 113).
N
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 113).
O
Ignition switch. See Starting the engine (page 147).
P
Cruise control switches. See Cruise control (page 175). Adaptive
cruise control switches. See Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
(page 177).
Q
Steering wheel adjustment lever. See Steering wheel (page 49).
R
Driver Knee airbag. See Occupant protection (page 25).
S
Horn.T
Cruise control switches. See Cruise control (page 175). Adaptive
cruise control switches. See Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
(page 177).
U
Storage compartment. See Convenience features (page 138).
V
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Instrument panel overview - RHD

OPQRSUV T

DCBA

E75798

NMJ LIHF GE K

Heated windscreen and heated rear window switches. See Climate

control (page 113).

a

Storage compartment. See Convenience features (page 138).

b

Hazard warning flasher switch. See Lighting (page 56).

c

Passenger airbag deactivation warning lamp. See Occupant

protection (page 25).

d

Stability control switch. See Stability control (page 166).

e

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Parking aid switch. See Parking aid (page 173).
f
Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.g
Direction indicators. See Lighting (page 56). Voice control and
phone buttons. See separate handbook.
h
Audio controls. See Steering wheel (page 49).
I
Instrument cluster. See Instruments (page 83).
j
Information display controls. See Information displays (page 88).
k
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 51).
l
Air vents. See Climate control (page 113).
m
Lighting controls. See Lighting (page 56).
n
Storage compartment. See Convenience features (page 138).
o
Ignition switch. See Starting the engine (page 147).
p
Cruise control switches. See Cruise control (page 175). Adaptive
cruise control switches. See Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
(page 177).
q
Steering wheel adjustment lever. See Steering wheel (page 49).
r
Driver Knee airbag. See Occupant protection (page 25).
s
Horn.t
Cruise control switches. See Cruise control (page 175). Adaptive
cruise control switches. See Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
(page 177).
u
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 113).
v
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Keyless entry

E78276

Passive locking and unlocking

requires a valid passive key to be

located within one of the three

external detection ranges.

Unlocking the vehicle

E78278

Pull a door handle to unlock all the

doors and the luggage compartment

lid and disarm the alarm.

Locking the vehicle

E87384

E87435

Locking buttons are located on each

of the front doors and the luggage

compartment lid.

See Keyless entry (page 39).

Adjusting the steering

wheel

WARNING

Never adjust the steering wheel

when the vehicle is moving.

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E71221

Release the locking lever to adjust

the height of the steering wheel and

its distance from the driver.

See Adjusting the steering

wheel (page 49).

Electric folding mirrors

E72623

Press the button to fold or unfold the

mirrors.

See Electric exterior mirrors

(page 79).

Reverse mirror dipping

Depending on the selected mirror

position, the relevant exterior mirror

will dip whenever you select reverse

gear, giving you a view of the kerb.

When you first use this feature, the

mirrors will dip to a preset position.

You can programme the degree of

dipping.

See Electric exterior mirrors

(page 79).

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Quick start

Information displays

E70499

Use the arrow buttons to navigate

through the menus and press OK to

make a selection.

See Information displays (page

88).

Autolamps

E70719

The headlamps will come on and go

off automatically depending on the

ambient light.

See Lighting control (page 56).

Direction indicators

E70727

Note:

Tap the lever up or down to

make the direction indicators flash

only three times.

Autowipers

B

C

D

A

E70696

Single wipeA

Autowipers

B

Normal wipeC

High speed wipeD

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E70316

A

B

High sensitivityA

Low sensitivityB

Adjust the sensitivity of the rain

sensor using the rotary control.

See Windscreen wipers (page

51).

Memory function

A

B

E86768

Seat adjustment controls.A

Memory pre-set buttons.B

1. Vehicles without keyless starting,

insert the ignition key and turn it

to position I or II. Vehicles with

keyless starting, press the start

button.

2. Adjust the seat and exterior

mirrors to the desired position.

3. Press and hold for at least 3

seconds the desired pre-set

button B.

4. A message will be displayed in the

message centre to confirm the

action. A single chime will sound

to confirm.

See Memory function (page 144).

Manual climate control

Heating the interior quickly

E71377

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Cooling the interior quickly

E71381

Defrosting and demisting the

windscreen

E71382

See Manual climate control

(page 114).

Automatic climate control

E70304

See Automatic climate control

(page 117).

Rear seat air vents

E73131

AB

C

Air flow through lower air

vent

A

Air flow through upper air

vent

B

Upper air ventC

Select position B to defrost or demist

the rear side windows.

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Selecting reverse gear

Vehicles with a 6-speed

transmission

Vehicles with a petrol engine

E75051

1

2

Vehicles with a diesel engine

E75052

2

1

See Transmission (page 156).

Electric parking brake

(EPB)

Applying the EPB

E70528

Releasing the EPB manually

E70529

Hold the brake or clutch pedal

depressed and press down the

switch.

Releasing the EPB

automatically

Engage first or reverse gear, move

off as normal using the accelerator

and clutch pedals and the EPB will

be released automatically.

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See Electric parking brake

(EPB) (page 161).

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