Manual Parking Brake; Application; Release - CITROËN C5 2013 Owner's Manual

MANUAL PARKING BRAKE

Mechanical device for immobilising
the vehicle when stationary.

Application

 Pull the parking brake to immobi-
lise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever,
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you are recommended to press the
brake pedal at the same time.
In all circumstances, as a
precautionary
engage fi rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steer-
ing wheel towards the pavement.
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Release

 Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.
This warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is en-
gaged or not fully released.
If the parking brake is released,
the lighting of this warning lamp
along with the STOP warning lamp
indicates an insuffi cient level of
brake fl uid or a malfunction of the
braking distribution.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
measure,
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