Driving
triggers an audible signal. It stops when the
driver's door closes again.
► Release the control lever and the brake
pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
From now on, the parking brake can only be
applied and released manually using the control
lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp on the
instrument panel going off).
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the
electric parking brake control lever will brake the
vehicle. Braking continues while the control lever
is pulled, and ceases when the control lever is
released.
Engaging reverse gear
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed
on the instrument panel.
► Start the engine.
► Use the control lever to apply the parking
brake, if it is released.
► Raise the trigger under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left, then forwards.
► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.
► Hold the control lever pressed in the release
direction for between 10 and a maximum of 15
seconds.
If the ABS and DSC systems
malfunction, indicated by lighting
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
In this event, the driver must keep the vehicle
stable by successively pulling and releasing the
control lever, repeating the operation until the
vehicle has stopped.
► Release the control lever.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
► Depress and hold the brake pedal.
► Pull the control lever in the “Application”
direction for 2 seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument
panel comes on to confirm deactivation of
the automatic functions.
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