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Electric parking brake

Automatic operation

Application with the engine off

Application with the engine running

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is automatically applied when the engine is

switched off.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

With the engine running and the vehicle

stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle

you need to manually apply the parking brake

by pulling the control lever A.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

warning lamp P in the control

lever A coming on,

-

warning lamp P in the control

lever A coming on,

this warning lamp in the

instrument panel coming on,

The electric parking brake combines

2 operating modes:

-

this warning lamp in the

instrument panel coming on,

-

Automatic

-

display of a message "Parking brake

applied" in the instrument panel screen.

-

display of a message "Parking brake

applied" in the instrument panel screen.

Automatic application when the engine

stops and automatic release on use of the

accelerator (activated by default).

The noise of operation will confirm to you the

application / release of the electric parking

brake.

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

heard and a message displayed if the parking

brake has not been applied.

-

Manual

Manual application / release of the parking

brake is always possible by pulling control

lever A while pressing the brake pedal.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

warning lamp P and the warning lamp in

the instrument panel are on.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

warning lamp P and the warning lamp in

the instrument panel are on.

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle with the ignition on, as they

could release the parking brake.

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Release

Activation / Deactivation of the

automatic functions

Depending on the country of sale, automatic

application when switching off the engine and

automatic release when moving off can be

deactivated. The activation / deactivation is

done in the vehicle parameters menu.

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively as the

vehicle moves off:

In some special circumstances, with

the engine not running, (towing, icy

conditions...) the automatic parking

brake can be released manually, with

the key in the running position.

F

with a manual gearbox (first gear or

reverse gear engaged), press down fully

on the clutch pedal, then press on the

accelerator pedal and move off,

4

F

with an automatic gearbox, accelerate

with the selector in position D, M or R.

Deactivation of these functions is

signalled by this warning lamp in the

instrument panel.

If the vehicle parameters menu does

not have the option to activate /

deactivate the automatic functions, this

can be done by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

With the automatic functions deactivated, the

parking brake must be applied and released

manually.

-

warning lamp P in the control

lever A going off,

-

this warning lamp in the

instrument panel going off,

-

display of a message "Parking brake

released" in the instrument panel screen.

When stationary, with the engine

running, do not press the accelerator

pedal unnecessarily (particularly when

starting the engine, including in neutral),

as you may release the parking brake.

Do not place any object (packet of

cigarettes, telephone...) between the

gear lever and the electric parking

brake control.

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Manual operation

Manual application / release of the parking

brake is always possible.

Application

Release

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking

brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

the control lever A.

With the ignition on or the engine running, to

release the parking brake, press on the brake

pedal, push then release control lever A.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

The full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

warning lamp P in the control

lever A coming on,

-

warning lamp P in the control

lever A going off,

this warning lamp in the

instrument panel coming on,

-

this warning lamp in the

instrument panel going off,

-

display of a message "Parking brake

applied" in the instrument panel screen.

-

display of a message "Parking brake

released" in the instrument panel screen.

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.

If you push control lever A without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake will not be

released and the message "Foot on brake" will

be displayed in the instrument panel screen.

When stationary, with the engine running, do

not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking brake.

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Maximum application

Particular situations

If necessary, you can make a maximum

application of the parking brake. It is obtained

by means of a long pull on control lever A,

until you see the message "Max application

of the parking brake" and an audible signal

is heard.

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

parking brake can automatically alter its level of

application. This is normal operation.

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 pushing then releasing

control lever A.

The full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by the warning lamp P in the control

lever and the warning lamp in the instrument

panel going off and the display of a message

"Parking brake released" in the instrument

panel screen.

In the event of a battery failure, it will

not be possible to operate the electric

parking brake.

As a safety measure if the parking

brake is not applied, immobilise the

vehicle by engaging a gear or by

placing a chock against one of the

wheels.

Maximum application is essential:

4

-

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,

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

-

when the effective gradient you are parked

on is variable (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry,

during towing).

To ensure correct operation of the parking

brake and therefore your safety, the number of

successive application / release operations is

limited to eight.

If this number is exceeded, you are warned by

the message "Parking brake faulty" and a

warning lamp flashes.

Please 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,

-

after a maximum application, the release

time will be longer.

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Dynamic emergency

braking

If a failure of the DSC system is

signalled by the illumination of this

warning lamp, then braking stability is

not guaranteed. In this event, stability

must be assured by the driver by

repeating alternate "pull - release"

actions on control lever A.

The dynamic emergency braking

should only be used in exceptional

circumstances.

In the event of a failure of the vehicle’s main

braking system or in an exceptional situation

(e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction) pull and

hold control lever A to stop the vehicle.

The dynamic stability control system (DSC)

provides stability during dynamic emergency

braking.

If it is not possible to immobilise the

vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

If there is a fault with the dynamic emergency

braking, one of the following messages will be

displayed in the instrument panel screen:

-

"Parking brake faulty".

"Parking brake control faulty".

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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 problem and display of the

message "Parking brake faulty" and of the following

warning lamps:

If the electric parking brake problem warning lamp and the service warning

lamp come on, position the vehicle in a safe location (on flat ground, with a gear

engaged).

1

4

Display of the messages "Parking brake faulty" and

"Anti roll-back fault" and of the following warning

lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

The hill start assist is not available.

The electric parking brake is only available manually.

2

Display of the messages "Parking brake faulty" and

"Anti roll-back fault" and of the following warning

lamp:

-

Manual release of the electric parking brake is not available.

The hill start assist is not available.

The automatic functions and manual application are still available.

3

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SITUATION

CONSEQUENCES

Display of the messages "Parking brake faulty" and

"Anti roll-back fault" and of the following warning lamps:

-

The automatic functions are deactivated.

The hill start assist is not available.

To apply the electric parking brake:

F

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.

and/or

flashing

4

-

Application may take longer than in normal operation.

If the warning lamp (!) 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 workshop.

To release the electric parking brake:

F

Switch on the ignition.

Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.

Display of the message "Parking brake control

faulty – automatic mode activated" and of the

following warning lamps:

-

Only the functions for automatic application on switching off the engine and

automatic release on acceleration are available.

Manual application / release of the electric parking brake and dynamic

emergency braking are unavailable.

5

and/or

flashing

Display of the message "Parking brake faulty" and of

the following warning lamp:

flashing

-

Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.

The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.

It this situation arises:

F

Wait approximately 3 minutes.

6

7

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

brake, either by pushing and releasing the control A while pressing the brake

pedal or by means of a long pull on control lever A.

Battery problem

-

Illumination 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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