Driving
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the
release of the parking brake, accompanied by
the display of the message "Parking brake
released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
Manual parking brake
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
Release
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
placing the supplied chock against one of
the wheels.
►ꢀ Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press
the release button, then lower the lever fully.
When driving the vehicle, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message, this means that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been
fully released.
At any time, with the engine running:
►ꢀ To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
►ꢀ To release it, briefly push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in
certain situations.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Application
►ꢀ Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
The driver must apply the electric
parking brake when the vehicle is
stationary.
the vehicle.
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
the parking brake is applied: the
parking brake indicator lamps on the
instrument panel and the control must be on
fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on
the instrument panel and on the control
to confirm that the parking brake has been
applied, accompanied by display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
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