Driving
On certain versions with the automatic gearbox
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not
lock.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
Electric parking brake
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
during manual application or release.
After applying the parking brake, the
simultaneous flashing of the indicator lamps
in the instrument panel and in the control lever
warns you to secure the immobilisation of the
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a manual
gearbox or by placing the selector at position
P with an automatic gearbox or by placing
a chock against one of the wheels (e.g. parking
on a very steep slope or a steep slope with
a weak battery).
Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
The system provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake on
switching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever:
F Press the "START/STOP" button, the
instrument panel comes on but the engine
does not start.
F Press the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
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by briefly pulling the control lever to apply
the brake,
-
by briefly pushing the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
engaging a gear (with a manual gearbox)
or placing a chock against one of the
wheels.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
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With the ignition on, the system
automatically changes to energy economy
mode when required to maintain an
adequate state of charge of the battery.
The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment of
15-inch wheels.
Call a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of
the parking brake.
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