Emergency Release - CITROEN DS4 Owner's Handbook Manual

Emergency release

In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running flat, an
emergency device can be used to release the
parking brake manually.
Access to tools
The tools are stowed in the storage box under
the boot carpet.
B Chocks*.
C Release crank*.
* Available according to equipment: if these
tools are not present, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain them.
 Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it stationary,
if the brake pedal is pressed), with the
engine running, by engaging first gear
(manual gearbox), position P (automatic
gearbox) or position M or R (electronic
gearbox).
 Switch off the engine but leave the ignition
on. If it is not possible to immobilise the
vehicle, do not operate the control and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
 Immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks
in front or behind the two front wheels,
opposite to the direction of the slope.