37B-9
MR-372-J84-37B000$144.mif
V11
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
Fault finding – System operation
FPA
Vdiag No.: 0C, 04, 08,
0D, 11
37B
MANUAL OPERATION:
– The parking brake is engaged by pulling on the control lever (normal braking immobilises the vehicle).
– Over-application can be obtained by pulling and holding the lever for 5 seconds (maximum application for steep
hills or when the vehicle has reached its maximum permissible all-up weight).
– When the parking brake is applied, the computer super-applies if the force applied to the rear brake callipers is
insufficient (pads cooling) or if the computer detects slight vehicle movement. This detection is limited to
24 hours.
– The parking brake is released when the control lever is applied fully and the release switch is pressed.
ASSISTED OPERATION:
The electronic parking brake enables assisted application and release of the brake:
●Applying the brake: When the engine is switched off, the parking brake is applied when the driver presses the
start button
●Releasing: The brake releases when the drive wheels reach the torque required to move the vehicle
(Note:with automatic transmission, the driver's door must be closed).
Restrictions on assisted brake release in automatic transmissions:
Assisted release is not allowed in the following cases:
– Opening the driver's door followed by engaging a gear (gear lever in position D).
– Engaging a gear (gear lever in position D) followed by opening the driver's door. Note:
When the parking brake is applied, the red light on the instrument panel (brake pads) and indicator light on the
lever are lit.
Below 6 mph (10 km/h) pulling the lever applies the rear brakes. Above 6 mph (10 km/h) pulling the lever
provides dynamic emergency braking without locking the rear wheels (statutory deceleration of 1.5 m/s
2).
The electronic parking brake can only be released when the steering column is unlocked (forced + after ignition
feed, see Introduction).
Note: In this case, the instrument panel displays the message Lever in P or N and the buzzer on the instrument
panel sounds.
Note: In this case, release is authorised for 5 s after the driver's door has been opened (e.g. for a manoeuvre).
After 5 seconds release is prevented.
Note:
Assisted braking and release only occurs if the computer has been configured.
For details on how these configurations function, see Configuration and programming.
37B-10
MR-372-J84-37B000$144.mif
V11
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
Fault finding – System operation
FPA
Vdiag No.: 0C, 04, 08,
0D, 11
37B
GENERAL OPERATING MODE FOR THE COMPUTER:
The electronic parking brake computer operates in two modes: STANDBY mode and SWITCH ON mode.
●SWITCH ON mode:
Available functions:
– Manual application and release, assisted application and release and emergency braking (steering column
unlocked).
– Full system fault finding (all faults can be identified).
Switch on conditions (3 possibilities):
– The UCH sends a switch on request to the parking brake computer via the multiplex network when the vehicle
is opened or the card is inserted in the reader.
– Braking request via the parking brake control lever.
– Battery voltage more than 13.2 V, if the vehicle has been parked for less than 24 hours.
●STANDBY mode:
Available functions:
– Monitoring of the braking force and slope angle for 24 hours (to ensure parking brake application).
– Only application is authorised (using the lever).
– Restricted system fault finding (the computer can no longer identify all faults).
– Release not authorised.
Conditions for setting to standby:
– The UCH sends a "set to standby" request to the parking brake computer via the multiplex network after the
ignition is switched off and the vehicle is locked (after a few seconds). The parking brake computer's STANDBY
mode will be confirmed by the lever warning light going out (special note: the battery voltage must be less than
13.2 V).
CABLE RESETTING:
The parking brake cable is locked after the control lever is released or after driving at over 1 mph (2 km/h) (switched
on mode).
When the electronic parking brake system locks, it makes a sound that lasts for a few seconds and ends with
clicking (play compensation is automatic).WARNING
Before using the emergency control, it is important to put the vehicle into gear and wedge one wheel if necessary
(on a slope).
