Automatic Release - CITROËN DS5 Owner's Handbook Manual

Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A ,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
 Manual gearbox : fully depress the clutch
pedal, engage 1 or reverse gear; press
st
the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal until the brake releases.
 Electronic gearbox : select position A , M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
 Automatic gearbox : select position D , M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
- the braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
- display of the message "Parking
brake off".
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Immobilising the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver's door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a message is displayed if the
parking brake has not been applied, unless the
gear lever is in position P (Park) in the case of
an automatic gearbox.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on fixed, not flashing.
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Driving