Driving; Manual Parking Brake; Application; Release - CITROËN C5 Owner's Handbook Manual

MANUAL PARKING BRAKE

Mechanical device for immobilising
the vehicle when stationary.

Application

Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
To facilitate the action on the lever,
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you are recommended to press the
brake pedal at the same time.
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In all circumstances, as a pre-
cautionary measure, engage
fi rst gear.
On steep gradients, turn the steering
wheel towards the pavement.
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Release

Press on the end of the lever
whilst pulling it then lower it fully.
This warning lamp comes
on if the parking brake is en-
gaged or not fully released.
If the parking brake is released,
the illumination of this warning lamp
along with the STOP warning lamp
indicates that the brake fl uid level
is low or a fault with the brake force
distributor.
You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.