Get Driving -> Electric parking brake Guide for Citroen C4 SUV Second Generation (2010-2018)

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Electric parking brake

The electric parking brake has two operating

modes:

Programming the mode

It is recommended that you do not

apply the parking brake in very cold

conditions (ice) and during towing

(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the

automatic functions and release the

parking brake manually.

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,

the automatic application when the engine is

switched off and the automatic release when

you press the accelerator can be deactivated.

-

Automatic application / release

Application is automatic when the engine

stops, release is automatic on use of the

accelerator (activated by default),

Manual application / release

The parking brake can be applied /

released manually by pulling control

lever A.

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-

Activation / deactivation is done

using the vehicle configuration

menu; refer to the section covering

the configuration of your vehicle's

systems.

Do not place any object (packet of

cigarettes, telephone...) between the

gear lever and the electric parking

brake control lever.

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, the automatic

mode is deactivated.

The parking brake is then applied and released

manually. When the driver's door is opened,

there is an audible signal and a message is

displayed if the parking brake is not applied.

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Manual application

Manual release

Maximum application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking

brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A.

If necessary, you can make a maximum

application of the parking brake. This is

obtained by means of a long pull on the control

lever A, until you see the message "Parking

brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

Maximum application is essential:

-

in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan

or a trailer, if the automatic functions are

activated but you are applying the parking

brake manually,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

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 A.

-

when the gradient you are parked on may

vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during

towing).

When the driver’s door is opened with the

engine running, a message is displayed

accompanied by an audible signal if the parking

brake has not been applied, except in the case

of an automatic gearbox with the gear selector

in position P.

The full application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or

parking on a gradient, make a maximum

application of the parking brake then turn the

front wheels towards the pavement and engage

a gear when you park.

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in the

instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

-

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

After a maximum application, the release time

will be longer.

If you pull control lever A without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake will

not be released and a warning lamp will

come on in the instrument panel.

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Automatic application,

engine off

Automatic release

Immobilising the vehicle,

engine running

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is automatically applied when the engine is

switched off.

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively when you

press the accelerator:

With the engine running and the vehicle

stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle

it is essential to manually apply the parking

brake by pulling control lever A.

F

Manual gearbox: press down fully on the

clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,

press on the accelerator pedal and

move off.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

F

Automatic gearbox: select position D, M

or R then press the accelerator pedal.

-

illumination of the braking

warning lamp and the P warning

lamp in the control lever A,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp 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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Full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

When the driver’s door is opened, a message is

displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if

the parking brake has not been applied, except

in the case of an automatic gearbox with the

gear selector in position P.

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in the

instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle

or parking on a gradient, turn the front

wheels towards the pavement and

engage a gear when you park.

When stationary, with the engine running, do

not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking brake.

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Particular situations

Emergency braking

In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),

the parking brake can automatically alter its

force. This is normal operation.

In the event of failure of the electronic

stability control system, signalled by

the illumination of this warning lamp,

braking stability is then not guaranteed.

To advance your vehicle a few centimetres

without starting the engine, but with the ignition

on, press on the brake pedal and release the

parking brake by pulling then releasing the

control lever A. The full release of the parking

brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in

the control lever A and in the instrument panel

going off and display of the message "Parking

brake off".

In this event, stability must be assured by the

driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"

actions on the control lever A.

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 A will stop the vehicle.

The electronic stability control provides stability

during emergency braking.

The emergency braking must only be

used in exceptional circumstances.

If the emergency braking malfunctions,

the message "Parking brake faulty" will be

displayed.

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Operating faults

If the electric parking brake malfunction warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the

vehicle in a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situations

Consequences

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

warning lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

Hill start assist is not available.

The electric parking brake can only be used manually.

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

warning lamps:

-

Manual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing

the accelerator pedal and releasing the control.

-

Hill start assist is not available.

The automatic functions and the manual application are still available.

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

warning lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

Hill start assist is not available.

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Situations

Consequences

To apply the electric parking brake:

F

immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.

pull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.

switch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking

brake warning lamps.

and possibly

flashing

The application is slower than during normal operation.

To release the electric parking brake:

F

switch on the ignition.

pull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.

If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come

on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle

on level ground and have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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

warning lamps:

-

Only the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic

release on acceleration functions are available.

The manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the

emergency braking are not available.

and possibly

flashing

Battery fault:

-

If the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately as soon as

the traffic allows. Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the

two chocks under the wheels).

Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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