Driving safely
DRIVING SAFELY
There is no advantage in engaging a gear after parking
the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is loaded.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
Pull on the parking brake lever, only with
the vehicle stationary.
Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
They can operate with the ignition off.
In the exceptional case of use of the parking
brake when the vehicle is moving, apply the
brake by pulling gently to avoid locking the
rear wheels (risk of skidding).
The hazard warning lamps should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
If the parking brake is still on or has not been
released properly, this is indicated by this warning
lamp which comes on on the instrument panel.
Releasing
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels
towards the pavement and pull the parking
brake lever up.
Pull the lever and press the button to lower
the parking brake lever.
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