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D R I V I N G

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

Manual application

Manual release

With the vehicle stationary, to apply

the parking brake whether the en-

gine is running or not, pull control

lever A.

The application of the parking brake

is conﬁrmed by:

With the ignition on or the engine

running, to release the parking

brake, press on the brake pedal, or

the accelerator, pull then release

control lever A.

The full application of the parking

brake is conﬁrmed by:

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the illumination of the warn-

ing lamp P in control lever A

and in the instrument panel,

-

the warning lamp P in con-

trol lever A and in the in-

strument panel going off,

-

the display of

a

message

"Parking brake on" in the multi-

function screen.

-

the display of

a

message

"Parking brake off" in the multi-

function screen.

The electric parking brake operates

as follows:

When the driver’s door is

opened with the engine run-

ning, a beep is heard and a

-

automatic application/release

Application is automatic when

the engine stops, release is au-

tomatic on use of the accelerator

(active by default).

message displayed if the parking

brake has not been applied.

If you pull control lever A

without pressing the brake

pedal, the parking brake

will not be released and

the "Foot on brake" warn-

ing lamp will come on in

the instrument panel.

Before getting out of the vehicle,

check that the warning lamp P is

on ﬁxed in the instrument panel

(not ﬂashing).

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manual application/release

Manual application/release of

the parking brake is possible

by pulling control lever A while

pressing the brake pedal.

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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:

-

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.

-

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,

-

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,

-

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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To immobilise the vehicle,

engine running

Activation/Deactivation of the

automatic functions*

Particular situations

In certain situations (e.g. starting

the engine), the parking brake can

automatically alter its force. This is

normal operation.

To move your vehicle without start-

ing the engine (towing, etc...), but

with the ignition on, press the brake

pedal and release the parking brake

by pulling then releasing control

lever A.

To immobilise the vehicle when sta-

tionary with the engine running, you

must apply the parking brake manu-

ally by pulling on control lever A.

The automatic application when

the engine is switched off and the

automatic release when you press

the accelerator can be deactivated.

Activation/deactivation is performed

using the conﬁguration menu of the

multifunction screen. To do so, se-

lect "Vehicle parameters/Comfort/

Automatic handbrake."

The application of the parking brake

is conﬁrmed by:

-

the illumination of warning

lamp P in control A and in

the instrument panel,

The full release of the parking brake

is conﬁrmed by the warning lamp P

(red) in the instrument panel going

off and the display of a message

"Parking brake off" in the multifunc-

tion screen.

If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery runs

ﬂat, an emergency release remains

possible.

The deactivation of these

functions is conﬁrmed by the

lighting of this warning lamp

in the instrument panel.

-

the display of

"Parking brake on" in the multi-

function screen.

a

message

With the automatic functions deac-

tivated, the application and release

of the parking brake are done manu-

ally.

When the driver’s door is opened, a

beep is heard and a message dis-

played if the parking brake has not

been applied.

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Before leaving the vehicle,

check that warning lamp P

in the instrument panel is

on ﬁxed (not ﬂashing).

* According to country

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If a failure of the ESP sys-

tem is signalled by the il-

lumination of this warning

Dynamic emergency braking

lamp, then braking stability

is not guaranteed. In this event, sta-

bility must be assured by the driver

by repeating alternate "pull-release"

actions on control lever A.

The dynamic emergency

braking must only be used in

exceptional circumstances.

In the event of a failure of the vehi-

cle’s main braking system or in an

exceptional situation (e.g. driver tak-

en ill, under instruction, etc) a con-

tinuous pull on the control lever A

will stop the vehicle.

The electronic stability programme

(ESP) provides stability during dy-

namic emergency braking.

If the dynamic emergency braking

malfunctions, one of the following

messages will be displayed in the

multifunction screen:

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"Parking brake faulty".

"Parking brake control faulty".

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In the event of a malfunction of the

electric parking brake or the battery

running ﬂat, an emergency mecha-

nism can release the parking brake.

) Slide the front left-hand seat

back as far as possible.

) Lift up the ﬂoor plug B on the

carpet in front of the seat.

Emergency release

) Immobilise the vehicle, with the

engine running, by engaging ﬁrst

gear (manual gearbox), posi-

tion P (automatic gearbox) or M

or R (6-speed electronic gearbox

system).

) Pierce the tab C on the tube D

with the release tool F.

) Place the end of the handle F in

the tube D.

) Turn the release tool F clock-

wise. For safety reasons, it is

essential to continue turning the

device as far as it will go. The

parking brake is released.

) Remove the release tool F and

store it with the blocks E in the

toolbox.

) Switch off the engine, but leave

the ignition on.

If the vehicle cannot be immo-

bilised, do not do anything and

contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop without delay.

) Fetch the vehicle blocks E and

the release tool F (handle) from

the toolbox.

) If on a gradient: chock the vehi-

cle by placing the blocks in front

of or behind the front wheels, on

the falling side of the gradient.

-

The operation of the parking

brake reinitialises itself when

the ignition is switched off then

on again. If the reinitialisation of

the parking brake proves impos-

sible, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

If on level ground: chock the

vehicle by placing the blocks in

front of and behind one of the

front wheels.

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The subsequent time required

for application may be longer

than during normal operation.

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When the release tool F is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the ignition switch.

Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the manual emergency release has been used.

The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.

Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.

For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.

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Operating faults

If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop as soon as possible.

SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES

Electric parking brake fault and display of If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the service

message "Parking brake faulty" and the fol- warning lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe location (on

lowing warning lamps: ﬂat ground, with a gear engaged).

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3

Display of message "Parking brake faulty" - The automatic functions are deactivated.

and the following warning lamps:

-

Hill start assist is not available.

The electric parking brake is only available manually.

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Display of message "Parking brake faulty" - The manual release of the electric parking brake is not avail-

and the following warning lamps:

able.

Hill start assist is not available.

The automatic functions and manual application are still available.

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D R I V I N G

SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES

Display of message "Parking brake faulty" - The automatic functions are deactivated.

and the following warning lamps:

- Hill start assist is not available.

To apply the electric parking brake:

) Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition

) Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum

application.

) Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake

warning lamps are on.

Application may take longer than in normal operation.

If warning lamp P ﬂashes or if the warning lamps do not come

on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.

Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualiﬁed work-

shop.

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and/or

ﬂashing

To release the electric parking brake:

) Switch on the ignition.

) Pull the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.

Display of message "Parking brake control - Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the

faulty – auto parking brake activated" and

the following warning lamps:

engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.

Manual application/release of the electric parking brake and dy-

namic emergency braking are unavailable.

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and/or

ﬂashing

Battery fault

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Lighting of the battery warning lamp makes it essential to stop

the vehicle as soon as trafﬁc allows. Stop and immobilise your

vehicle.

Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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