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Do not flick the accelerator at the 
moment of switching off the ignition. 
This could cause serious damage to the 
turbocharger(s).
Vehicles equipped with a 
turbocharger
Never stop the engine without having allowed it 
to run for a few seconds at idle, this being the 
time required for the turbocharger to return to a 
normal speed.Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop), 
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use 
functions such as the audio and telematic 
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, 
courtesy lamps, ...
Switching off the engine
F  Stop the vehicle.
F  With the engine running at idle, turn the key 
to position 1 .
F  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F  To lock the steering column, turn the 
steering until it locks.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the 
key with you and lock the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
column, it is recommended that the 
wheels be returned to the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the 
engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also cut off: risk 
of loss of control of the vehicle. For more information, refer to the 
"Practical information" section, under 
"Energy economy mode".
F  Check that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Key left in the "Ignition on" 
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert 
message is displayed, accompanied 
by an audible signal, to remind you that 
the key is still in the ignition switch at 
position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition 
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , 
the ignition will be switched off 
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the 
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to 
position 2 (Ignition on) .
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Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake combines 
2 operating modes:
Automatic operation
Application with the 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 
confirmed by:
Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle 
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle 
you need to manually apply the parking brake 
by pulling  the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by:
-  warning lamp P in the control 
lever A coming on,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
applied " in the instrument panel screen. - 
warning lamp P in the control 
lever A coming on,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
applied " in the instrument panel screen.
- 
this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel coming on, - 
this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel coming on,
Before leaving the vehicle, check that 
warning lamp  P and the warning lamp 
in the instrument panel are on fixed (not 
flashing).
n ever leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle with the ignition on, as they 
could release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that 
warning lamp  P and the warning lamp in the 
instrument panel are on fixed (not flashing).
-  Automatic  
  Automatic application when the engine 
stops and automatic release on use of the 
accelerator (activated by default).
-  Manual  
  Manual application / release of the parking 
brake is always possible by pulling control 
lever A while pressing the brake pedal. When the driver’s door is opened, a beep is 
heard and a message displayed if the parking 
brake has not been applied.
The noise of operation will confirm to you the 
application/ release of the electric parking 
brake.
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Release
The electric parking brake releases 
automatically and progressively when you 
press the accelerator :
F  with a manual gearbox  (first gear or 
reverse gear engaged), press down fully 
on the clutch pedal then press on the 
accelerator pedal and move off.
F  with an automatic gearbox , accelerate 
with the selector in position D , M or R.
Full release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by: - warning lamp P in the control 
lever A going off,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
released " in the instrument panel screen.
Activation / Deactivation of the 
automatic functions
Depending on the country of sale, automatic 
application when switching off the engine and 
automatic release when moving off can be 
deactivated. The activation / deactivation is 
done in the vehicle parameters menu.
deactivation of these functions is 
signalled by this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel.
-  this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel going off, In some special circumstances, with 
the engine not running, (towing, icy 
conditions...) the automatic parking 
brake can be released manually, with 
the key in the running position.
If the vehicle parameters menu does 
not have the option to activate / 
deactivate the automatic functions, this 
can be done by a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
With the automatic functions deactivated, the 
parking brake must be applied and released 
manually.
When stationary, with the engine 
running, do not press the accelerator 
pedal unnecessarily (particularly when 
starting the engine, including in neutral), 
as you may release the parking brake.
Do not place any object (packet of 
cigarettes, telephone...) between the 
gear lever and the electric parking 
brake control. 
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Manual operation
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking 
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull 
the control lever A .
The application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by:
- warning lamp P in the control 
lever A coming on,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
applied " in the instrument panel screen.
- 
this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel coming on,
When the driver’s door is opened with the 
engine running, a message is displayed 
accompanied by an audible signal if the 
parking brake has not been applied.
Manual application / release of the parking 
brake is always possible.
Release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to 
release the parking brake, press on the brake 
pedal, push then release
 control lever A.
The full application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by: - warning lamp P in the control 
lever A going off,
-  display of a message " Parking brake 
released " in the instrument panel screen.
- 
this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel going off,
When stationary, with the engine running, do 
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, 
as you may release the parking brake.
If you push control lever A without pressing 
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be 
released and the message " Foot on brake" will 
be displayed in the instrument panel screen.
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Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum 
application of the parking brake. It is obtained 
by means of a long pull  on control lever A, 
until you see the message " Max application 
of the parking brake " and an audible signal 
is heard.
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 effective gradient you are parked 
on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry, 
during towing).
Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the engine...), the 
parking brake can automatically alter its level of 
application. This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres 
without starting the engine, but with the ignition 
on, press on the brake pedal and release the 
parking brake by pushing  then releasing 
control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control 
lever and the warning lamp in the instrument 
panel going off and the display of a message 
" Parking brake released" in the instrument 
panel screen.
To ensure correct operation of the parking 
brake and therefore your safety, the number of 
successive application/release operations is 
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are warned by 
the message " Parking brake faulty " and a 
warning lamp flashes. In the event of a battery failure, it will 
not be possible to operate the electric 
parking brake.
As a safety measure if the parking 
brake is not applied, immobilise the 
vehicle by engaging a gear or by 
placing a chock against one of the 
wheels.
Contact a CITR
oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Please note...
-  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.
-  after a maximum application, the release 
time will be longer. 
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If a failure of the DSC system is 
signalled by the illumination of this 
warning lamp, then braking stability is 
not guaranteed. In this event, stability 
must be assured by the driver by 
repeating alternate "pull - release" 
actions on control lever A.
The dynamic emergency braking 
should only be used in exceptional 
circumstances.
If it is not possible to immobilise the 
vehicle, contact a CITR oËn dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Dynamic emergency 
braking
In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s main 
braking system or in an exceptional situation 
(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) pull 
and hold control lever A to stop the vehicle.
The dynamic stability control system (DSC) 
provides stability during dynamic emergency 
braking.
If there is a fault with the dynamic emergency 
braking, one of the following messages will be 
displayed in the instrument panel screen:
- " Parking brake faulty ".
- " Parking brake control faulty ".
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SITUATIONCONSEQUENCES
1 Electric parking brake problem and display of message 
"
Parking brake faulty " and the following warning 
lamps: If the electric parking brake problem warning lamp and the service warning 
lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe location (on flat 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 not available.
-  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 not available.
-  The hill start assist is not available.
-  The automatic functions and manual application are still available.
If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
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4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty" and "Anti 
roll-back  fault" and of the following warning lamps:
  and/or  flashing - 
The automatic functions are deactivated.
-  The hill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake:
F  Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition
F  Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum application.
F  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 (!)  flashes or if the warning lamps do not come on when the 
ignition is switched on, this method does not work. Have it checked by a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To release the electric parking brake:
F  Switch on the ignition.
F  Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.
5 Display of message "
Parking brake control faulty – 
automatic mode activated " and the following warning 
lamps:
  and/or  flashing - 
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 and dynamic 
emergency braking are unavailable.
6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty " and of the 
following warning lamp:
flashing - 
Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
-  The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:
F  Wait approximately 3 minutes.
F  After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still flashing, try to reinitialise the parking 
brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake 
pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A .
7 Battery problem
- Illumination of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop the vehicle 
as soon as traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle.
-  Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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