CITROËN C4 Handbook page 179

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, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel is on fixed (not
flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F Manual gearbox: press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and
move off.
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 the P warning
lamp in the control lever A,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver's door is opened, 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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