Driving
The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a
message.
Manual release
When towing a trailer, parking on a steep
slope, or if your vehicle is heavily loaded,
turn the front wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle is
approved for parking on slopes of up to
12%.
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F press the brake pedal,
F briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal until the doors are closed.
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment of
15-inch wheels.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is
automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message
is displayed.
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox: fully depress the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse;
press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox: select position D,
M or R then press the accelerator pedal.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever, accompanied
by the display of a message.
Manual application
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With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the
control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, automatic application
does not take place.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever, accompanied
by the display of a message.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake at any time using the control lever.
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