Emergency Release - CITROEN DS5 Owner's Handbook Manual

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 Dynamic Stability Control system provides
stability during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
If a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the illumination of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A.

Emergency release

In the event of the electric parking brake
malfunctioning or the battery running flat, an
emergency manual device can release the
parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle:
- by engaging first gear (manual gearbox),
- with the engine running, position P
(automatic gearbox) or M or R (electronic
gearbox system).
Switch off the engine then switch the
ignition on. If it is impossible to immobilise
the vehicle, do not operate the control and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop urgently.
The emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.
Take the vehicle blocks and the release
device, located under the boot carpet.
On sloping ground, secure the vehicle by
placing chocks in front or behind the front
wheels, on the falling side of the slope.