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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the
parking brake whether the engine is run-
ning or off, pull
on the control lever A
.
Application of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, a beep is 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.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine run-
ning, to release the parking brake,
press
on the brake
pedal
or the ac-
celerator, pull then release
the control
lever A
.
Full application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
- the braking warning lamp
and of the warning lamp P
in the the control lever A
go-
ing off,
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
If you pull the control lever A
without pressing the brake ped-
al, the parking brake will not be
released and a warning lamp
will come on in the instrument
panel.
Manual application Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maxi-
mum application
of the parking brake.
It is obtained by means of a long pull
on the control lever A
, until you see the
message "Handbrake on" and a beep
is heard.
In the case of towing, a loaded
vehicle or parking on a gradi-
ent, make a maximum applica-
tion of the parking brake then turn the
front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the re-
lease time will be longer.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel is on, not fl ashing.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a
caravan or a trailer, 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).
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Automatic application,engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P
in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
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 posi-
tion D
, M
or R
then press on the ac-
celerator 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,
- display of the message
"Handbrake 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: 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
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
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.
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.
Label on the door panel
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Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. start-
ing the engine), the parking brake
can automatically alter its force. 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 park-
ing brake by pulling
then releasing
control lever A
. The full release of
the parking brake is confi rmed by the
warning lamp in the control lever A
and the warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel going off and the display
of the message "Handbrake off".
If a parking brake fault occurs while
applied
or if the battery runs fl at, an
emergency release is always pos-
sible.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
In the event of a failure of the main ser-
vice 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 (DSC)
provides stability during emergency
braking.
If there is a fault with the emergency
braking, one of the following messages
will be displayed:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty".
If a failure of the DSC system
is signalled by the illumina-
tion of this warning lamp, then
braking stability is not guaran-
teed.
In this event, stability must be assured
by the driver by repeating alternate "pull
release" actions on control lever A
.
The emergency braking must
only be used in exceptional
circumstances.