Driving Safely - CITROEN DS4 Owner's Handbook Manual

Driving safely

Electric parking brake
Manual application/release
Manual application of the parking brake is
possible by pulling the control lever A .
With the ignition on, manual release of the
parking brake is possible by pressing the
brake pedal and pulling then releasing the
control lever A .
With the engine running, on opening
the driver's door there is an audible
warning; apply the parking brake
manually.
Do not leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on; they might
release the parking brake.
Automatic application/release
Press the accelerator pedal and let the clutch
pedal up (manual gearbox), the parking brake
is released automatically and progressively as
you move off.
With the vehicle at rest, on switching off
the engine the parking brake is applied
automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument
panel, the automatic application/release
is deactivated ; apply and release the
parking brake manually.
Before leaving the
vehicle, check that the
brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel and the P warning lamp in the
control lever A are on fixed (not flashing) .
If you are towing a trailer or caravan or
if the slope might vary (transport on a
ferry, lorry, towing...) make a maximum
manual application with a long pull on
the control lever A to immobilise the
vehicle.
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