123
9
D R I V I N G
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
The electronic parking brake com-
bines 2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Permanent manual application/ release of the parking brake is
possible by pulling control A
while pressing the brake pedal. Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake
is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y : Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by
pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y :
- the lighting of the warning
lamp on control A and on
the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message "parking
brake applied" on the instrument
panel display.
A n o p e r a t i o n s o u n d w i l l c o n fi r m t o
you the application/release of your
electronic parking brake. - the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake applied" on the instru-
ment panel display.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
129
9
D R I V I N G
SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back fault " and of the follow-
ing warning lamps:
and/or fl a s h i n g
- The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
To apply the electronic parking brake:
Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or un til maximum application.
Switch on the ignition and check that the electronic parkin g
brake warning lamps are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp (!) fl a s h e s o r i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p s d o n o t c o m e
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To release the electronic parking brake:
Switch on the ignition.
Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control
faulty – automatic mode activated " and the
following warning lamps:
and/or fl a s h i n g - Only the functions for automatic application on switchi
ng off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electronic parking brake and
dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty "
and of the following warning lamp:
fl a s h i n g - Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
Wait approximately 3 minutes.
A f t e r 3 m i n u t e s , i f t h e w a r n i n g l a m p i s s t i l l fl a s h i n g , t r y t o r e i n i -
tialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing th e
control A while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a long
pull on control A .
7 Battery fault - Lighting of the battery warning la
mp makes it essential to stop the
v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s t r a f fi c a l l o w s . S t o p a n d i m m o b i l i s e y o u r v e h i c l e .
- Apply the electronic parking brake before switching off the en-
gine.