Manual Release - CITROËN DS5 Owner's Handbook Manual

Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver's door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal 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.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on fixed, not flashing.

Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
- display of the message "Parking
brake off".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A ,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.