D R I V I N G
Maximum application
Automatic application,
engine off
Automatic release
If necessary, you can use maximum
application of the parking brake. It
is obtained by means of a long pull
on control lever A, until you see the
message "Parking brake on" and an
audible signal is heard.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:
) Manual gearbox (first gear or
reverse gear engaged): press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
Maximum application is essential:
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when towing a caravan or a trail-
er, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying
the parking brake manually,
) Automatic gearbox: accelerate
with the selector in position D, M
or R.
-
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when the gradient you are parked
on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing),
when towing, when loaded or
when parking on a gradient, turn
the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park,
) Electronic gearbox: accelerate
with the selector in position A, M
or R.
The application of the parking brake
is confirmed by:
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
the illumination of warning
lamp P in control lever A
and in the instrument panel,
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after a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
-
the warning lamp P in con-
trol lever A and in the in-
strument panel going off,
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the display of
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.
a
message
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the display of a message "Parking
brake off" in the multifunction
screen.
The normal operating sound will con-
firm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
on fixed, not flashing.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
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