CITROËN DS 5 Handbook page 107

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 :
F 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.
F 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".
With the engine running, when the driver's
door is opened there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied - unless the selector 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