Ford GALAXY - Diesel Particulate Filter; Using Start-Stop; Eco Mode

Note: Releasing the clutch pedal during
engine start will stop the engine cranking and
return to ignition on.
Starting with Automatic
Transmission
1. Make sure the transmission is in P or N.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the start button.
Note: Releasing the brake pedal during
engine start will stop the engine cranking and
return to ignition on.
Stopping the Engine When the
Vehicle is Moving
Press and hold the start button for two
seconds or press twice within two seconds.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
During regeneration at low speed or engine
idle, you may smell a hot metallic odour
and could notice a clicking metallic sound.
This is due to the high temperatures
reached during regeneration and is normal.
USING START-STOP
Note: The system is on by default. To switch
the system off, press the switch in the
instrument panel. The system will only be
de-activated for the current ignition cycle.
To turn it on, press the switch again.
To stop the engine
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the gear lever to the neutral
position.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engine
under certain conditions, for example:
• To maintain the interior climate.
• Low battery voltage.
• The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
• The driver's door has been opened.
• Low engine operating temperature.
• Low brake system vacuum.
• If a road speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) has
not been exceeded.
To re-start the engine
Note: The gear lever must be in the neutral
position.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system may automatically restart the
engine under certain conditions, for
example:
• Low battery voltage.
• To maintain the interior climate.
ECO MODE
The system assists the driver to drive more
efficiently by constantly monitoring
characteristics of gear changing,
anticipation of traffic conditions and speeds
on motorways and open roads.
Type 1
Gear shiftingA
AnticipationB
Efficient speedC
Type 2 and 3
The relevant information will be shown in
the display.
Gear shifting
Using the highest drivable gear appropriate
for the road conditions will improve fuel
consumption.
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