PEUGEOT 3008 HYbrif4, Handbook

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DRIVING
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Automatic application,
hybrid system off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the hybrid system is switched off .
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P in control lever A ,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively when
you press the accelerator:
) Put the gear lever in position A , M
or R then press on the accelerator
pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that parking brake warning lamp
in the instrument panel is on fi xed
(not fl ashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- extinction of braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P in control lever A ,
The noise of operation con fi rms the ap-
plication/release of the electric parking
brake.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the hybrid system active 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
con fi rmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the warning lamp P in
control lever A ,
When the driver’s door is opened, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instrument
panel is on fi xed, not fl ashing.
When stationary, with the hybrid
system active, do not press the
accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking
brake.
Application of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
- display of a message that
the parking brake is on.
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.
- display of a message that
the parking brake is off.
- display of a message that
the parking brake is on.