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II
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PARKING BRAKE
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise
maximum application
of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a
long pull
on
control
A
, until you see the message « parking brake applied » and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is indispensable :
- 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).
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.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
In certain situations (starting the engine ...), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal op-
eration.
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 pulling
then
releasing
control
A
. The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the extinction of warning lamp
P
(red) on the instrument panel and the display of a message « parking
brake released » on the multifunction display.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied
or if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is always possible
(see paragraph « Emergency unlocking »).
