CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso Owner's Handbook Manual page 145

Emergency release
When the release tool F is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the ignition switch.
Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the manual emergency release has been used.
The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.
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In the event of a malfunction of the
electric parking brake or the battery
running fl at, an emergency mecha-
nism can release the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
engine running, by engaging fi rst
gear (manual gearbox), posi-
tion P (automatic gearbox) or M
or R (6-speed electronic gearbox
system).
Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo-
bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Fetch the vehicle blocks E and
the release tool F (handle) from
the toolbox.
If on a gradient: chock the vehi-
cle by placing the blocks in front
of or behind the front wheels, on
the falling side of the gradient.
If on level ground: chock the
vehicle by placing the blocks in
front of and behind one of the
front wheels.
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D R I V I N G
Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.
Lift up the fl oor plug B on the
carpet in front of the seat.
Pierce the tab C on the tube D
with the release tool F .
Place the end of the handle F in
the tube D .
Turn the release tool F clock-
wise. For safety reasons , it is
essential to continue turning the
device as far as it will go. The
parking brake is released.
Remove the release tool F and
store it with the blocks E in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises itself when
the ignition is switched off then
on again. If the reinitialisation of
the parking brake proves impos-
sible, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
- The subsequent time required
for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
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