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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
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P in the control lever A ,
-
display
"Handbrake on".
An audible signal will confi rm to you
the application/release of your electric
parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on (not
fl ashing).
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 vehi-
cle or parking on a gradient, turn the
front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park.
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Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively when
you press the accelerator:
Manual gearbox: press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
Electronic gear control gearbox :
select position A , M or R then press
on the accelerator pedal.
Automatic gearbox: select posi-
of
the
message
tion D , M or R then press on the ac-
celerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
-
the braking warning lamp
and of the warning lamp P in
the control lever A going off,
-
display
of
the
message
"Handbrake off".
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the ve-
hicle it is essential to manually apply
the parking brake by pulling on control
lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the warning
lamp P in the control lever A ,
-
display of the message "Hand-
brake on".
When the driver's door is opened, an
audible signal heard and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied, unless the selector lever
is in position P (Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox.
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on, not
fl ashing.
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