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Electric parking brake

Programming the automatic

mode

Very cold conditions or

when towing

For some countries of sale, it is possible to

deactivate automatic operation.

In these circumstances, it is

recommended that you do not apply the

parking brake.

For this, with the ignition on, deactivate

the automatic functions and release the

parking brake manually:

In this case, deactivation is done via

the vehicle configuration menu.

If automatic mode is deactivated, the

parking brake must be applied and

released manually.

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, the automatic

mode is deactivated.

F

Manual gearbox: engage first gear

or reverse.

Electronic gearbox: select

position A or R.

Automatic gearbox: select

position P. or R

The electric parking brake combines

2 operating modes:

-

Automatic Application/Release

Application is automatic when the engine

stops, release is automatic on use of the

accelerator (this mode is activated by

default),

Label on door panel

-

Manual Application/Release

Manual application of the parking brake is

done by pulling control lever A.

Manual release is done by pulling then

releasing the control lever, while pressing

the brake pedal

discharged battery

In this case, the electric parking brake

no longer functions.

As a safety measure, immobilise the

vehicle following the recommendations

above or by placing a chock against one

of the wheels.

When the driver's door is opened, there is an

audible signal and a message is displayed if

the parking brake is not applied.

Never leave the vehicle without

checking that the parking brake is on.

Call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

This warning lamp comes on

fixed.

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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.

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 "Parking brake

applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.

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,

Maximum application is essential:

-

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,

when the slope you are parked on may

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

towing).

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When the driver’s door is opened with the

engine running, there is an audible signal and a

message is displayed if the parking brake has

not been applied, unless the selector lever is

in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic

gearbox.

With the ignition on or the engine running, to

release the parking brake, press the brake

pedal, pull then release control lever A.

The full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

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.

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake warning lamps in the

instrument panel and the control lever A

are on fixed, not flashing.

After a maximum application, the

release time will be longer.

If you pull the control lever A without pressing

the brake pedal, the parking brake will not

be released and a message appears in the

instrument panel.

Automatic application,

engine off

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively when you

press the accelerator:

Immobilising the vehicle,

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.

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

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:

F

Manual gearbox: fully depress the clutch

pedal, engage 1^stor reverse gear; press

the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch

pedal until the brake releases.

F

Electronic gearbox: select position A, M

or R then press the accelerator pedal.

Automatic gearbox: select position d, M

or R then press the accelerator pedal.

-

illumination of the braking

warning lamp and of the

P warning lamp in the control

lever A,

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

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

is heard and a message is displayed if the

parking brake has not been applied, unless the

gear lever is in position P (Park) in the case of

an automatic gearbox.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake warning lamps in the

instrument panel and in the control

lever A are on fixed (not flashing).

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle with the ignition on, as they

could release the parking brake.

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

Before leaving the vehicle, check that

parking brake warning lamps in the

instrument panel and the control lever A

are on fixed, not flashing.

When stationary, with the engine running, do

not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking brake.

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Emergency braking

Special situations

In some circumstances (engine start...),

the parking brake may adjust the level

of application itself. This is normal

operation.

To move your vehicle a few centimetres

without starting the engine, with the

ignition on, press the brake pedal and

release the parking brake by pulling

then releasing the control lever A.

Complete release of the parking brake

is indicated by the warning lamps in the

control lever A and in the instrument

panel going off and by the display of the

message "Parking brake off".

The emergency braking must only be used in

exceptional circumstances.

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 the control lever A.

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.

To ensure correct operation, and so

your safety, the number of successive

applications and releases of the parking

brake is limited to eight cycles.

If used excessively, you are alerted by

the message "parking brake faulty" and

a flashing warning lamp.

The DSC system provides stability when

braking during emergency braking.

If the emergency braking malfunctions, the

message "Parking brake control faulty" will be

displayed.

Operating faults

If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, immobilise the

vehicle on flat and level ground, engage a gear, place chock against one of the wheels if necessary and switch off the ignition. Contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Situations

c onsequences

Display of the message "Parking brake fault" and of the following

warning lamps:

-

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:

-

Manual release of the electric parking brake is only possible by

pressing the accelerator pedal and pulling the control lever.

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

c onsequences

To apply the electric parking brake:

F

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 that the electric parking brake

warning lamps come on.

and possibly

flashing

The application is slower than during normal operation.

To release the electric parking brake:

F

switch on the ignition.

pull the control lever 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

Display of the message "Battery charge fault".

-

You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and

immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a

wheel).

Apply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.

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