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Electric parking brake

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on in the

In the event of a battery failure, the

instrument panel and in the control

lever to confirm the application of the

parking brake.

electric parking brake no longer works.

As a safety measure, if the parking

brake is not applied, immobilise the

vehicle by engaging a gear or placing a

chock at one of the wheels.

It goes off to confirm the release of the parking

brake.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes

during manual application or release.

After the parking brake has been applied, the

simultaneous flashing of the two indicator

lamps in the instrument panel and the control

lever alerts you to the need to fully secure your

vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual

or electronic gearbox) or by placing the gear

selector in position P with an automatic

gearbox, or by fitting a chock to one of the

wheels. (E.g. : parking on a very steep slope or

on a slope with a low battery).

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The system provides, in automatic operation,

the application of the parking brake on

switching off the engine and release as the

vehicle moves off.

The driver can take over at any time to apply

or release the parking brake, by operating the

control lever:

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by briefly pulling the control lever to apply

the brake,

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by briefly pushing the control lever, while

pressing the foot brake, to release.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

The technology adopted for the electric

parking brake does not allow the fitment

of wheels smaller than 16 inches.

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Manual operation

Manual release

With the ignition on or the engine running, to

release the parking brake:

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press the brake pedal,

while maintaining pressure on the brake

pedal, briefly push the control lever.

The complete release of the parking brake is

confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the

P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,

accompanied by the display of the message

"Parking brake released".

Label on door panel

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake is applied: the indicator

lamps in the instrument panel and

the control lever must be on fixed, not

flashing.

If the parking brake is not applied, there

is an audible signal and a message is

displayed on opening the driver's door.

When towing, parking on a steep

slope, or if your vehicle is heavily

laden, turn the wheels towards the kerb

and engage a gear (with a manual or

electronic gearbox) or place the gear

selector in position P with an automatic

gearbox).

If you push the control lever without

pressing the brake pedal, the parking

brake will not be released and a

message is displayed.

For towing, you vehicle is approved for

parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Manual application

With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the

control lever.

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle with the ignition on, as they

could release the parking brake.

Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by

flashing of the indicator lamp in the control

lever.

Application of of the parking brake

is confirmed by illumination of the

brake indicator lamp and the P

indicator lamp in the control lever,

accompanied by the display of the

message "Parking brake applied".

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Automatic operation

Automatic release

Automatic application

Ensure first that the engine is running and the

driver's door is properly closed.

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively when you

press the accelerator:

The complete release of the parking

brake is confirmed by the brake

indicator lamp and the P indicator

lamp in the control lever going off,

accompanied by the display of the

message "Parking brake released".

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is automatically applied when the engine

is switched off by pressing the START/STOP

button.

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Manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch

pedal, engage 1^stor reverse gear; press

the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch

pedal.

Application of of the parking brake

is confirmed by illumination of the

brake indicator lamp and the P

indicator lamp in the control lever,

accompanied by the display of the

message "Parking brake applied".

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When stationary with the engine running, do not

depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

you risk releasing the parking brake.

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Automatic gearbox: select position D, M or

R then press the accelerator.

Electronic gearbox: select position A, M or

R then press the accelerator pedal.

With the engine stalled or in STOP

mode of Stop & Start, automatic

application does not take place.

In automatic mode, you can manually

apply or release the parking brake using

the control lever.

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Special cases

In some situations, you may need to operate

the parking brake manually.

Parking the vehicle with the

brake released

The complete release of the parking

brake is confirmed by the brake

indicator lamp and the P indicator

lamp in the control lever going off,

accompanied by the display of the

message "Parking brake released".

In very cold conditions, it is

recommended that the parking brake

not be applied (risk of freezing).

To immobilise your vehicle, engage a

gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.

Immobilisation of the vehicle

with the engine running

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine

running, briefly pull the control lever.

Application of of the parking brake

is confirmed by illumination of the

brake indicator lamp and the P

indicator lamp in the control lever,

accompanied by the display of the

message "Parking brake applied".

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Switch off the ignition.

Immobilisation of the vehicle with the

parking brake released

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Switch off the engine.

Illumination of the warning lamps in the

instrument panel and control lever confirm

application of the parking brake,

Switch on the ignition again, without

starting the engine.

Release the parking brake manually by

pushing the control lever while keeping

your foot on the brake.

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Emergency braking

Deactivating automatic

operation

The emergency braking should only be

used in an exceptional situation.

In some situations, such as very cold weather

or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be

necessary to deactivate automatic operation of

the system.

From this point the parking brake can only

be applied and released manually using the

control lever.

In the event of a failure of the main service

brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver

taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous

pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.

Braking takes place while the control lever is

being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever

is released.

The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of

the vehicle during emergency braking.

If the emergency braking malfunctions, the

message "Parking brake control faulty" will be

displayed.

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Start the engine.

Apply the parking brake with the control

lever, if it is released.

Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic

operation.

Reactivation of automatic operation is

confirmed by the indicator lamp in the

instrument panel going off.

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Take your foot off the brake pedal.

Push and hold the control lever in the

release direction for at least 10 seconds

and no more than 15 seconds.

Release the control lever.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Pull the control lever in the apply direction

for 2 seconds.

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If a failure of the ABS and DSC systems,

signalled by the illumination of one or both

warning lamps in the instrument panel, then

stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.

In this event, stability must be assured by the

driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"

actions on the control lever until the vehicle is

immobilised.

Deactivation of the automatic functions

is confirmed by illumination of this

indicator lamp in the instrument panel.

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Release the control lever and the brake

pedal.

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The various alert situations are described in the table below.

In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situations

Consequences

Automatic release is not available.

If you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on acceleration

when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and the

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following warning lamps:

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the

following warning lamps:

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Secondary braking does not have full power.

If automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration

when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the

following warning lamps:

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Automatic application is not available: use the control lever.

The electric parking brake can only be used manually.

If automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed on

acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual

release.

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the

following warning lamps:

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If manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.

The automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are

automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.

You can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.

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Situations

Consequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the

The Parking Brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.

When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:

following warning lamps:

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Pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel.

If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:

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Park on a level surface.

Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector in

position P with an automatic gearbox.

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If possible, fit a wheel chock.

Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the

following warning lamps:

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The parking brake does not have its full performance to securely hold the vehicle

in all situations.

You should make your vehicle safe:

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Park on a level surface.

Engage a gear with a manual or electronic gearbox, or place the gear selector in

position P with an automatic gearbox.

-

If possible, fit a wheel chock.

Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking

brake is not correctly applied.

As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake,

using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.

Display of the message "Battery fault" and the following

warning lamp:

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The state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the

vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or fit a chock to

one of the wheels.

Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to

release the parking brake, call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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