Get Driving -> Electric parking brake Guide for Citroen Ds4 SUV First Generation (2010-2018)

Electric parking brake

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.

Activation / deactivation is done

using the vehicle configuration

menu; refer to the section covering

the configuration of your vehicle's

systems.

The electric parking brake combines

2 operational modes:

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 brake is not applied.

Do not place any object (packet of

cigarettes, telephone...) between the

gear lever and the electric parking

brake control lever.

-

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.

-

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, the automatic

mode is deactivated.

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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.

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.

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.

Maximum application is essential:

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

The full 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,

-

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,

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

-

when the gradient you are parked on may

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

towing).

-

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

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 lever in

position P.

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.

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.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in

the instrument panel is on fixed, not

flashing.

After a maximum application, the

release time will be longer.

Automatic application,

engine off

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively when you

press the accelerator:

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.



Manual gearbox: press down fully on the

clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,

press on the accelerator pedal and move off.

Electronic gearbox: select position A, M

or R then press on the accelerator pedal.

Automatic gearbox: select position D, M

or R then press the accelerator pedal.



With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is automatically applied when the engine is

switched off.

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.

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

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,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When stationary, with the engine running, do

not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking brake.

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Immobilising the vehicle,

Particular situations

Emergency braking

engine running

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.

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

the parking brake can automatically alter its

force. This is normal operation.

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.

If the emergency braking malfunctions,

the message "Parking brake faulty" will be

displayed.

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".

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

illumination of the braking

warning lamp and the P warning

lamp in the control lever A,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

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.

If the parking brake develops a fault while

applied or if the battery runs flat, an

emergency release is always possible.

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 lever in position P.

In this event, stability must be assured by the

driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"

actions on the control lever A.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in

the instrument panel is on fixed, not

flashing.

The emergency braking must only be

used in exceptional circumstances.

Emergency release

Access to tools

The tools are stowed in the storage box under

the boot carpet.

In the event of the electric parking brake

malfunctioning or the battery running flat, an

emergency device can be used to release the

parking brake manually.



Immobilise the vehicle (or keep it stationary,

if the brake pedal is pressed), with the

engine running, by engaging first gear

(manual gearbox), position P (automatic

gearbox) or position M or R (electronic

gearbox).

Switch off the engine but leave the ignition

on. If it is not possible to immobilise the

vehicle, do not operate the control and

contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop without delay.

B

C

Chocks*.

Release crank*.



Immobilise the vehicle by placing the chocks

in front or behind the two front wheels,

opposite to the direction of the slope.

* Available according to equipment: if these

tools are not present, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain them.

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For safety reasons, after this operation

it is essential to contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop without

delay to replace the protective cover.

Following an emergency unlocking,

immobilisation of the vehicle is no

longer assured once the manual

emergency release has been deployed

and the manual control does not allow

the re-application of your parking

brake.

Take no action, either on the control

lever A, or stopping starting the engine

while the release device is engaged.

Take care not to allow moisture or dust

in the proximity of the protective cover.



Remove the storage box under the boot

carpet for access to the emergency release

crank.

Pierce the protective cover D on the tube E

with the release crank.

Introduce the release crank into the tube.

Turn the release crank clockwise. For

safety reasons, it is essential to continue

turning the crank until it reaches its stop.

The parking brake is released.



Remove the release crank and stow it with

the chocks in the storage box under the

boot carpet.

Switch the ignition off and then on to

reinitialise the parking brake. If the

reinitialisation of the parking brake proves

impossible, contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

-



-

The subsequent time required for

application may be longer than during

normal operation.

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

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:

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.

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:



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:



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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