Maximum application
If necessary, you can use maximum
application of the parking brake. It
is obtained by means of a long pull
on control lever A , until you see the
message "Parking brake on" and an
audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-
when towing a caravan or a trail-
er, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,
-
when the gradient you are parked
on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),
-
when towing, when loaded or
when parking on a gradient, turn
the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,
-
after a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
-
the
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.
The normal operating sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
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D R I V I N G
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the illumination of warning
lamp P in control lever A
and in the instrument panel,
display
of
a
message
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
Manual gearbox (fi rst gear or
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.
Automatic gearbox : accelerate
with the selector in position D , M
or R .
Electronic gearbox : accelerate
with the selector in position A , M
or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
the warning lamp P in con-
trol lever A and in the in-
strument panel going off,
-
the display of a message "Parking
brake off" in the multifunction
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.