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Driving
Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off
.
-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of the warning
lamp
P
in the control lever
A
,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake
releases
automatically and progressively
when you
press the accelerator:
F
Manual gearbox:
press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and
move off.
F
Electronic gearbox
: select position
A
,
M
or
R
then press on the accelerator
pedal.
F
Automatic gearbox:
select position
D
,
M
or
R
then press on the accelerator
pedal.
-
the braking warning lamp and of
the warning lamp
P
in the control
lever
A
going off,
An audible signal will confirm to you the
application/ release of your electric parking
brake.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to
manually
apply the parking
brake by
pulling
on control lever
A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and the warning
lamp
P
in the control lever
A
,
When the driver’s door is opened, an audible
signal heard and a message is displayed if the
parking brake has not been applied, unless the
selector lever is in position
P
(Park) in the case
of an automatic gearbox.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
display of the message "Parking
brake on".
-
display of the message "Parking
brake off".
-
display of the message "Parking
brake on".
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
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.
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
