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D R I V I N G
Emergency unlocking
In the event of the electric parking
brake malfunctioning or the battery
running fl at, an emergency mecha-
nism can unlock the parking brake.
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
engine running, by engaging fi rst
gear (manual gearbox), position
P
(automatic gearbox) or
M
or
R
(6-speed electronic gearbox).
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 with-
out delay.
Fetch the vehicle blocks
E
and
the unlocking tool
F
(handle)
from the toolbox.
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
blocks
E
at the front and at the
rear of one of the rear 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 unlocking tool
F
.
Place the end of the handle
F
in
the tube
D
.
Turn the unlocking tool
F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons
, it is
essential
to continue turning the
device as far as it will go or until
you hear a knocking noise. The
parking brake is released.
Remove the unlocking tool
F
and
store it with the blocks
E
in the
toolbox.
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The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises when the igni-
tion is switched off then on again.
If the reinitialisation of the park-
ing brake proves impossible,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
-
The subsequent time required
for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
For safety reasons, after this manoeuvre it is essential to contact a CITROËN dealer urgently to have the plug
replaced.
Following an emergency unlocking, immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed once the manual emer-
gency unlocking has been deployed and the manual control does not allow the re-application of your parking
brake.
Take no action, either on control
A
, or stopping starting the engine while the unlocking tool
F
is engaged.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
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