Electronic Parking Brake; Assisted Operation - Renault MEGANE Vehicle User Manual

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

Assisted operation

Applying the electronic parking
brake
With the vehicle stationary, the elec-
tronic parking brake can be used to im-
mobilise the vehicle:
– by pressing the engine start/stop
button 1 or by turning the ignition
key 2 to the "ON" 2 position;
or
– when the driver's seat belt is un-
fastened;
or
– when the driver's door is opened;
(1/4)
1
2
or
– for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, when position P is en-
gaged.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully
applied. Warning light 4 on switch 3 and warning light
strument panel light up to show that the parking brake is applied but go
out when the doors are locked.
4
3
In all other instances, for example the
engine has stalled or is in standby
due to the Stop and Start function
➥ 2.8, the assisted parking brake is
not applied automatically. Manual mode
must be used.
For certain country-specific model ver-
sions, the assisted brake application
function is not activated. Refer to the
information on "Manual operation".
To confirm that the electronic parking
brake is applied, the message "Parking
Brake ON" and warning light
on the instrument panel and warning
light 4 on the switch 3 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indi-
cator light 4 goes out several minutes
after the assisted parking brake has
been applied and indicator light
goes out when the vehicle is locked.
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