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wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle
control! If possible, reduce your speed and
drive carefully to a specialised workshop
close by to check the brake system. During
the following journey, avoid sudden braking
and manoeuvres.
If the ABS warning lamp does not go out
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or if it lights while driving, the ABS is mal-
functioning. The vehicle can only be stopped
using normal braking without ABS. The pro-
tection provided by the ABS is not available.
Visit a specialised workshop as soon as pos-
sible.
CAUTION
Failure to heed the warning lamps when they
appear may result in faults in the vehicle.
Handbrake
Between the front seats: handbrake.
Fig. 141
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Operation
Using the handbrake
Pull firmly in an upwards direction on the
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handbrake lever while pressing the button.
The handbrake is applied when the control
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lamp lights up on the instrument panel
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when the ignition is switched
on.
Releasing the handbrake
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Pull gently in an upwards direction on the
handbrake lever and press the lock button
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(arrow).
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Move the handbrake lever downwards
keeping the lock button pressed.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the handbrake may result
in a serious accident.
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Never use the handbrake to brake the vehi-
cle except in an emergency. The braking dis-
tance is considerably longer, because braking
is only applied to the rear wheels. Always use
the foot brake.
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Never drive with the handbrake gently ap-
plied. This can overheat the brake, affecting
the brakes system. This also causes prema-
ture wear on the rear brake pads.
Never accelerate from the engine compart-
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ment with the engine running and a gear en-
gaged. The vehicle could move, even if the
handbrake is applied.
Note
If the vehicle moves at a speed superior to
6 km/h (4 mph) with the handbrake applied,
an audible warning is sounded.
Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence
given.
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
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Press and hold the brake pedal until the ve-
hicle comes to a standstill.
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Apply the handbrake firmly
For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
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tor lever to position P.
Switch off the engine and release the brake
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pedal.
Remove the key from the ignition.
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If necessary, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly to lock the steering.
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With a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear on
flat ground and slopes, or even reverse gear
on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
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Ensure that all passengers leave the vehi-
cle, especially children.
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