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D
R
Automatic application, engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.
- illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:
)
Manual gearbox:
press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage fi rst
gear or reverse, press on the accel-
erator pedal and move off.
)
Electronic gear control gearbox
:
select position A
, M
or R
then press
on the accelerator pedal.
)
Automatic gearbox:
select position
D
, M
or R
then press on the accel-
erator pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instrument
panel is on (not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the braking warning lamp
and of the warning lamp P
in
the control lever A
going off, An audible signal will confi rm to you
the application/ release of your electric
parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
To immobilise the vehicle, engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the ve-
hicle it is essential to manually
apply
the parking brake by pulling
on control
lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
,
When the driver’s door is opened, an
audible signal heard and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied, unless the selector lever
is in position P
(Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel is on, not fl ashing.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
In the case of towing, a loaded vehi-
cle or parking on a gradient, turn the
front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park.
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
Label on the door panel