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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,
push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
b r a k e i s c o n fi r m e d b y : - the warning lamp on con-trol A and the warning
lamp P on the instrument
panel going off,
- the display of a message "parking brake released" on the instrument
panel screen.
If you push control A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and the message
"Foot on brake necessary" will be
displayed on the instrument panel.
When stationary, with the
engine running, do not
press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a
long pull on control A , until you see
t h e m e s s a g e " M a x a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
parking brake" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the auto-
matic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- a f t e r a m a x i m u m a p p l i c a t i o n , t h e release time will be longer. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pushing then releasing
control A .
The full release of the parking brake
i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e w a r n i n g l a m p P
(red) on the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"parking brake released" on the in-
strument panel screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery runs
fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y r e l e a s e i s a l w a y s
possible.
To guarantee correct operation of
the parking brake and therefore
your safety, the number of succes-
sive application/release operations
is limited to eight.
I f t h i s n u m b e r i s e x c e e d e d , y o u a r e
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
fl a s h e s .
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Dynamic emergency
braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s
m a i n b r a k i n g s y s t e m o r i n a n e x c e p -
tional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
under instruction, etc) pull and hold
control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dynamic
emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP system
is signalled by the lighting
of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guar-
anteed. In this event, stability must
be assured by the driver by repeat-
ing alternate "pull release" actions on
control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
e x c e p t i o n a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s . Emergency parking brake
release
In the event of the electric parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
r u n n i n g fl a t , a n e m e r g e n c y m a n u a l
device can unlock the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g , b y e n g a g i n g fi r s t
g e a r ( m a n u a l g e a r b o x ) o r p o s i -
tion P ( a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) , t h e n
switch off the engine.
If it is impossible to immobilise the vehicle, do not action the
control and contact a CITROËN
dealer urgently.
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Fetch the vehicle chock located
in the boot.
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
the chock at the front or at the
rear of one of the rear wheels.
Open the lower compartment of
the centre armrest by pulling it.
Ensure that the cup holder B is
folded away.
Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest. This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electric parking
brake (after rectifying the malfunc-
tion or battery failure), give a long
pull on the control A until the parking
b r a k e w a r n i n g l a m p ( ! ) fl a s h e s o n t h e
instrument panel then give a second
long pull until this warning lamp is lit
permanently.
The time required for the subse-
quent application may be longer
than during normal operation.
It is essential that the ignition is
not switched on until the parking
b r a k e h a s r e - e n g a g e d ( fl a s h i n g o f
the warning lamp (!) on the instru-
ment panel then warning lamp lit
permanently) to avoid damage to
the parking brake.
Take care not to allow moisture or
d u s t i n t h e p r o x i m i t y o f t h e d i a g n o s t i c
socket D which is essential for the
maintenance of your vehicle.
Release the strap from its loca-
tion C .
Pull the strap to release the
b r a k e . A l o u d k n o c k c o n fi r m s t h e
release of the brake.
Take care to put the strap
back in its location C correctly.
Otherwise, it will no longer be
possible to apply the brake.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Put the rubber mat back in place
on the base of the armrest.
Remove and stow the chock.
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Operating anomalies If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES
1 Electric parking brake fault and display of
message "
Parking brake faulty " and the
following warning lamps: If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the servi
ce
w a r n i n g l a m p l i g h t u p , p o s i t i o n t h e v e h i c l e i n a s a f e l o c a t i o n ( o n fl a t
ground, with a gear engaged).
2 Display of the messages "
Parking brake
faulty " and " Anti roll-back fault " and of the
following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
- The electric parking brake is only available manually.
3 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back fault " and of the following
warning lamp: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is unavailabl
e.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
- The automatic functions and manual application are still available.
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
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Display of messages " Parking brake faulty " ultyand " Anti roll-back fault " and of the following faultwarning lamps:
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g
- The automatic functions are deactivated.- The hill start assist is unavailable. To apply the electric parking brake: Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition P u l l t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r f o r a t l e a s t 5 s e c o n d s o r u n t i l m a x i m u m application. Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking 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. on when the ignition is switched on, this method switched
To release the electric parking brake: Switch on the ignition. P u s h t h e c o n t r o l l e v e r a n d h o l d i t f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 s e c o n d s .
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Display of message " Parking brake control faulty – automatic mode activated " and the following warning lamps:
a n d / o r fl a s h i n g
- Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake anddynamic emergency braking are unavailable.
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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:
W a i t a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s .
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 .
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Battery fault-Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop t h e 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 electric parking brake before switching o ff the engine.
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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
i m m o b i l i s e d t e m p o r a r i l y ( a p p r o x i -
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal,
- in particular conditions on a slope,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation
On an ascending slope, with the
vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal:
- p r o v i d e d y o u a r e i n fi r s t g e a r o r n e u t r a l o n a m a n u a l g e a r b o x ,
- provided you are in D or M on an
a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x .
On a descending slope, with the
vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
D o n o t e x i t t h e v e h i c l e
while it is being held in the
hill start assist phase.
I f y o u n e e d t o e x i t t h e v e h i c l e w i t h t h e
engine running, manually apply the
parking brake and ensure that the
parking brake warning lamp (on the
instrument panel) and the warning
lamp P (on the control lever A ) are
permanently on.
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Mode selection
Displays on the instrument panel
automatic mode: selector in posi-
tion D ,
sequential mode: selector in posi-
tion M ,
SPORT mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button A pressed,
SNOW mode: selector in posi-
tion D and button B pressed.
The position of the selector and the
driving mode are displayed on the
instrument panel dial C .
A position grille relating to the selector
allows you to view the position that is
selected. For safety:
- position P can be dis-
engaged only if you
press the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, an audi- ble signal is heard if the selector
is not in position P ,
- always make sure that the selector is in position P before
you leave your vehicle.
I f t h e g e a r b o x i s i n p o s i t i o n P but the
position of the selector is different,
reposition the selector on P so that
you can start the vehicle.
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D R I V I N G Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is mov-
ing, position N is engaged inad-
vertently, allow the engine to idle
before engaging position D or M .
Moving off
To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position P or N .
Operate the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R , D or M
as required.
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and
accelerate.
To avoid incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
b o x , a l w a y s e x i t f r o m p o s i t i o n P
with the ignition on and brake
pedal applied.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position P ,
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want. Park
This position of the selector
is used to prevent the vehicle
from moving when you are
stationary.
To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R ), then push it
forwards and then to the left.
T o e x i t p o s i t i o n P , move the selector
to the right and then to the position
you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly posi-
tioned. Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral Never select position N if
the vehicle is moving.