Manual Release - CITROËN C4 Handbook

Driving
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
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 with the
engine running, a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal if the parking
brake has not been applied, except in the case
of an automatic gearbox with the gear selector
in position P.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
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Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press on the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release
control A.
The full application 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".
If you pull control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will
not be released and a warning lamp will
come on in the instrument panel.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. This is
obtained by means of a long pull on the control
lever A, until you see the message "Parking
brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or
parking on a gradient, make a maximum
application of the parking brake then turn the
front wheels towards the pavement and engage
a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the release time
will be longer.