PEUGEOT 3008 2015 Handbook page 176

Driving
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever must be on fixed, not flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn
the wheels towards the kerb and engage
a gear (manual gearbox) or move the
selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox).
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
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Manual operation
Manual release
Ignition on or engine running:
F press the brake pedal,
F while maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message
is displayed.
Manual application
Stationary vehicle:
F pull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
F Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
gear or reverse.
F Press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F Press the brake pedal.
F Select position D, M or R.
F Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
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