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DRIVING
Automatic application,
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
is confi rmed by:
-
the illumination of warning
lamp P
in control lever A
and in the instrument panel,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
)
Manual gearbox
(fi rst gear or
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.
)
Automatic gearbox
: accelerate
with the selector in position D
, M
or R
.
)
Electronic gearbox
: accelerate
with the selector in position A
, M
or R
.
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- the warning lamp P
in con-
trol lever A
and in the in-
strument panel going off,
- the display of a message "Parking
brake off" in the multifunction
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can use 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 on" and an
audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- when towing a caravan or a trail-
er, if the automatic 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),
- when towing, when loaded or
when parking on a gradient, turn
the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,
- after a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
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 on" in the multi-
function screen.
The normal operating sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.
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DRIVING
Emergency release
In the event of a malfunction of the
electric parking brake or the battery
running fl at, an emergency mecha-
nism can release the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
engine running, by engaging fi rst
gear (manual gearbox), posi-
tion P
(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed electronic gearbox
system).
)
Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo-
bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
)
Fetch the vehicle blocks E
and
the release tool F
(handle) from
the toolbox.
)
If on a gradient: chock the vehi-
cle by placing the blocks in front
of or behind the front wheels, on
the falling side of the gradient.
If on level ground: chock the
vehicle by placing the blocks in
front of and behind one of the
front wheels.
)
Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.
)
Lift up the fl oor plug
B
on the
carpet in front of the seat.
)
Pierce the tab C
on the tube D
with the release tool F
.
)
Place the end of the handle F
in
the tube D
.
)
Turn the release tool F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons
, it is
essential
to continue turning the
device as far as it will go. The
parking brake is released.
)
Remove the release tool F
and
store it with the blocks E
in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises itself when
the ignition is switched off then
on again. If the reinitialisation of
the parking brake proves impos-
sible, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
- The subsequent time required
for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
When the release tool F
is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the ignition switch.
Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the manual emergency release has been used.
The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.