Driving
selected when the ignition is switched off.
The wheels are blocked.
For more information on Free-wheeling,
refer to the corresponding section.
From this point onwards, only the manual
functions, using the control, allow the parking
brake to be applied and released.
►ꢀ Follow this procedure again to reactivate
automatic operation (confirmed by the
indicator lamp on the instrument panel going
out).
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
With an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, if you open the driver's door
while mode N is engaged, an audible signal
will sound and mode P will be engaged. The
audible signal stops when the driver's door is
closed.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be
used in exceptional situations
(e.g. brake pedal failure, driver unwell,
assisted driving).
Deactivating automatic
operation
►ꢀ Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards.
In this context, the vehicle can be braked by
sustained pulling on the electric parking brake
control. Braking continues for as long as the
control is kept pulled, and ceases when the
control is released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake fault" will be displayed
on the instrument panel.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
►ꢀ Start the engine.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
engine starting:
►ꢀ Always select neutral.
►ꢀ Use the control to apply the parking brake, if
it is released.
►ꢀ Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►ꢀ Push the control for 10 to a maximum of
15 seconds.
►ꢀ Press the clutch pedal.
If the ABS and DSC systems
malfunction, indicated by lighting
►ꢀ Release the control.
Automatic gearbox
(EAT6)
one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer
ensured.
►ꢀ In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by
successive and repeated "pull-release" actions
on the electric parking brake control until the
vehicle comes to a complete stop.
►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►ꢀ Pull the control for 2 seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument
panel comes on to confirm deactivation
of the automatic functions.
6-speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of automatic
operation or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
►ꢀ Release the control and the brake pedal.
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