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eLeCTRIC PARKING BRAKe

aUTOmaTiC OPEraTiOn

ii

To start the vehicle

The parking brake releases auto-

matically and progressively

when you press the accelerator:

To immobilise the vehicle

immobilisation, engine off

With the vehicle stationary, the

parking brake is automatically

applied when the engine is

switched off.

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•

With a manual gearbox (ﬁrst

gear or reverse gear engaged),

press down fully on the clutch

pedal then press on the accelera-

tor pedal and move off.

The application of

the parking brake is

conﬁrmed by:

•

With an automatic gearbox,

accelerate with the selector in

position D, m or r.

The electronic parking brake com-

bines ꢀ operational modes:

•

The lighting of the warning lamp

on control a and of the warning

lamp on the instrument panel.

The display of the message

“Parking brake applied” on the

instrument panel screen.

•

aUTOmaTiC:

Automatic application when the

engine is stopped and automatic

release on use of the accelerator

(automatic operation by default).

Full release of the

parking brake is

conﬁrmed by:

Note: an operation sound will con-

ﬁrm to you the application/release

of your electronic parking brake.

•

manUal:

The MANUAL application/release

of the parking brake is possible

permanently by pulling/pushing

control a.

•

The extinction of the warning

lamp on control a and of the

instrument panel warning lamp.

•

The display of the message

“Parking brake released” on the

instrument panel screen.

Before leaving the vehi-

cle, check that the park-

ing brake warning lamp

on the instrument panel

is permanently lit.

When stationary, with

the engine running, do

not press the accelera-

never leave a child alone inside

the vehicle with the ignition

on, as they could release the

parking brake.

tor pedal unnecessarily

(especially when start-

ing the engine, including when

in neutral), as you may release

the parking brake.

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Full release of the

parking brake is

conﬁrmed by:

aCTivaTiOn / DEaCTivaTiOn OF

ThEaUTOmaTiC FUnCTiOns

The automatic application when

the engine is switched off and the

automatic release when you press

the accelerator can be deacti-

vated. Activation / deactivation is

performed using the “Main Menu”

of the instrument panel screen.

To do so, select “Vehicle param-

eters / Comfort / Automatic parking

brake”.

ii

•

The extinction of the warning

lamp on control a and of the

instrument panel warning lamp.

The display of the message

“Parking brake released” on the

instrument panel screen.

a

remark: If you push control a

without pressing the brake pedal,

the parking brake will not be

released and the message “Foot

on brake necessary” will be dis-

played on the instrument panel

screen.

immobilisation, enginerunning

The deactivation of these

functions is conﬁrmed by

the lighting of this warn-

ing lamp on the instrument

panel.

With the engine running and the

vehicle stationary, in order to

immobilise the vehicle you need to

manually apply the parking brake

by pulling on control a.

With the automatic functions deac-

tivated, the application and release

of the parking brake are done man-

ually.

To immobilise the vehicle

The application of

the parking brake is

conﬁrmed by:

With the vehicle stationary, to

apply the parking brake whether

the engine is running or off, pull on

control a.

Thedeactivationoftheautomatic

functions is recommended in

particularly cold conditions (ice)

and during towing (breakdown,

caravan, etc).

•

The lighting of the warning lamp

on control a and of the warning

lamp on the instrument panel.

The display of the message

“Parking brake applied” on the

instrument panel screen.

The application of

the parking brake

is conﬁrmed by:

manUal OPEraTiOn

Manual application / release of the

parking brake is always possible.

•

The lighting of the warning lamp

on control a and of the warning

lamp on the instrument panel.

The display of the message

“Parking brake applied” on the

instrument panel screen.

When the driver’s door is opened,

a beep is heard and a message

displayed if the parking brake has

not been applied.

To start the vehicle

With the ignition on or the engine

running, to release the parking

brake, press on the brake or accel-

erator pedal, push then release

control a.

Before leaving the vehi-

cle, check that the park-

ing brake warning lamp

on the instrument panel

is permanently lit.

When the driver’s door is opened

with the engine running, a beep is

heard and a message displayed

if the parking brake has not been

applied.

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eLeCTRIC PARKING BRAKe

s Pe CIAL Fe ATURe s

maximUm aPPliCaTiOn

ParTiCUlar siTUaTiOns

If necessary, you can utilise maxi-

mum application of the parking

brake. It is obtained by means of

a long pull on control a, until you

see the message “Maximum park-

ing brake application” and a beep

is heard.

In certain situations (starting the

engine, etc), the parking brake can

automatically alter its force. This is

normal operation.

To advance your vehicle a few cen-

timetreswithoutstartingtheengine,

but with the ignition on, press on

the brake pedal and release the

parking brake by pushing then

releasing control a.

The full release of the parking

brake is conﬁrmed by the extinc-

tion of the warning lamp on con-

trol a, and of the warning lamp on

the instrument panel, and by the

display of the message “Parking

brake released” on the instrument

panel screen.

ii

Maximum application is indispen-

sable:

•

In the case of a vehicle towing a

caravan or a trailer, if the auto-

matic functions are activated

but you are applying the park-

ing brake manually.

•

When the gradient you are

parked on is variable in its effect

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

towing).

If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery

runs ﬂat, an emergency release

is always possible (see paragraph

“emergency unlocking”).

Note:

•

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.

in order to guarantee its

correct operation and

thereforeyoursafety,the

number of consecutive

applications/releases of

your parking brake is limited to

eight times.

•

After maximum application, the

release time will be longer.

in case of misues, you are

alerted by the message “Park-

ing brake faulty” and the warn-

ing lamp ! which ﬂashes (see

chapter “Operating anoma-

lies”).

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eLeCTRIC PARKING BRAKe

If a failure of the esP sys-

tem is signalled by the light-

ing of this warning lamp,

ii

then braking stability is not

guaranteed. In this event,

stability must be assured by the

driver by repeating alternate “pull-

release” actions on control a.

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Dynamic emergency braking

Unlocking in emergency

In the event of a failure of the vehi-

cle’s main braking system or in an

exceptional situation (e.g. driver

taken ill, under instruction, etc) a

continuous pull on control a will

stop the vehicle.

The electronic stability programme

(esP) provides stability during

dynamic emergency braking.

If the dynamic emergency braking

malfunctions, one of the following

messages will be displayed on the

instrument panel screen:

In the event of the electric parking

brake malfunctioning or the bat-

tery running ﬂat, an emergency

manual device can be used to

unlock it.

1 Immobilise the vehicle, with the

engine running, by engaging

ﬁrst gear (manual gearbox) or

position P (automatic gearbox),

then switch off the ignition and

remove the key.

Note: If it is impossible to immobi-

lise the vehicle, do not action the

unlocking control and urgently con-

tact a CITROËN dealer.

•

“Parking brake faulty”.

“Parking brake control faulty”.

Thedynamicemergency

braking must only be

used in exceptional cir-

cumstances.

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remark: Diagnostic socket in

the armrest strengthener. ensure

that you do not allow any dusty or

damp elements near the diagnos-

tic socket D which is essential for

the maintenance of your vehicle.

ii

C

B

D

This strap cannot apply the park-

ing brake.

2. Fetch the vehicle block located

in the boot.

3. Immobilise the vehicle by plac-

ing the block in front of or behind

one of the rear wheels.

ꢀ. Open the lower compartment

of the central armrest by pulling

upwards.

5. ensure that the cup-holder B is

folded back.

6. Remove the rubber mat cover-

ing the base of the armrest.

7. Disengage the strap from its

location C.

8. Pull the strap to unlock the

brake. A loud click conﬁrms that

the brake is unlocked.

9. Make sure that you position the

strap back in its location C. If

not, the application of the park-

ing brake will not be possible.

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

10.Reﬁt the rubber mat at the base

of the armrest.

To re-engage the electric park-

ing brake (once the malfunc-

tion or the ﬂat battery has been

resolved), make a long pull on the

control lever a until the parking

brake warning lamp (!) ﬂashes on

the instrument panel then make a

second long pull until this warning

lamp remains lit permanently.

The time for applying the brake

subsequent to the emergency

unlocking will be longer.

While the parking brake has

not been re-engaged (flash-

ing then permanent lighting of

warning lamp (!) on the instru-

ment panel), you must keep the

ignition switched off to avoid

damaging it.

11.Remove and store the block.

Note: It is necessary to

check that the parking

brake warning lamp lights

up on the instrument panel

when the parking brake is

applied.

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eLeCTRIC PARKING BRAKe

OPe RATING ANOMALIe s

siTUaTiOn

COnsEqUEnCEs

1

electronic parking brake fault and display If the electronic parking brake fault warning lamp and the serv-

of message “Parking brake faulty” and the

following warning lamps:

ii

ice warning lamp light up, position the vehicle in a safe location

(on ﬂat ground, with a gear engaged).

2 Display of the messages “Parking brake

faulty” and “anti-rollback system faulty”,

and the following warning lamps:

•

The automatic functions are deactivated.

The hill start assist is unavailable.

The electronic parking brake is only available manually.

3 Display of the messages “Parking brake

faulty” and “anti-rollback system faulty”,

and the following warning lamps:

•

The manual release of the electronic parking brake is unavail-

able.

The hill start assist is unavailable.

The automatic functions and manual application are still avail-

able.

•

ꢀ Display of the messages “Parking brake

faulty” and “anti-rollback system faulty”,

and the following warning lamps:

•

The automatic functions are deactivated.

The hill start assist is unavailable.

To apply the electronic parking brake:

1. Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.

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

application.

3. switch on the ignition and check that the electronic parking

brake warning lamps are on.

Note:

•

Application may take longer than in normal operation.

If warning lamp (!) ﬂashes or if the warning lamps do not come

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

Contact a CITROËN dealer.

and/or

Flashing

To release the electronic parking brake:

1. switch on the ignition.

2. Push the control lever and hold it for over 3 seconds.

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5 Display of message “Parking brake control

faulty - automatic mode activated” and

the following warning lamps:

•

Only the functions for automatic application on switching off

the engine and automatic release on acceleration are avail-

able.

MANUAL application/release of the electronic parking brake

and dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.

ii

and/

Flashing

or

6 Display of message “Parking brake faulty”

and the following warning lamp:

•

The application of your parking brake is not guaranteed.

your parking brake is momentarily unavailable.

If any of these instances arises:

•

Wait for about 3 minutes.

After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still ﬂashing, try

to reinitialise your parking brake, either by pushing and

releasing the control lever a whilst pressing the brake pedal,

or by making a long pull on the control lever a.

Flashing

7 Battery fault

•

The lighting of the battery warning lamp means that you

must stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. stop and

immobilise your vehicle.

The application of the electronic parking brake is not

guaranteed after the engine is switched off. you must therefore

apply the parking brake before switching off the engine.

if any of these instances arises, contact a CiTrOËn dealer as soon as possible.

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