Engine Running - CITROEN 2013 DS4 Owner's Handbook Manual

Immobilising the vehicle,

engine running

With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever A ,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
When the driver's door is opened, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear lever in position P .
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in
the instrument panel is on fixed, not
flashing.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its
force. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pulling then releasing the
control lever A . The full release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever A and in the instrument panel
going off and display of the message "Parking
brake off".
If the parking brake develops a fault while
applied or if the battery runs flat, an
emergency release is always possible.
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.
In the event of failure of the electronic
stability control system, signalled
by the illumination of this warning
lamp, braking stability is then not
guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A .
The emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.
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Driving