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To immobilise the vehicle
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off,
pull
on control
A
.
The application of the park-
ing brake is confi rmed by :
- the lighting of the warning lamp
on control
A
and of warning lamp
P
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message “park-
ing brake applied” on the multi-
function display.
When the driver’s door is opened
with the engine running, a beep is
heard and a message displayed
if the parking brake has not been
applied.
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum 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 au-
tomatic 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 operation.
To advance your vehicle a few
centimetres without starting the
engine, but with the ignition on,
press on the brake pedal and re-
lease the parking brake
by pull-
ing
then
releasing
control
A
. The
full release of the parking brake
is confi rmed by the extinction of
warning lamp
P
(red) on the instru-
ment 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 fl at, an emergency release
is always possible (see paragraph
“Emergency unlocking”).
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