Driving safely
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Pull on the parking brake lever, only with
the vehicle stationary.
In the exceptional case of use of the parking
brake when the vehicle is moving, apply the
brake by pulling gently to avoid locking the
rear wheels (risk of skidding).
Press this button, the two direction
indicators flash.
Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
they operate with the ignition off.
When the hazard warning lamps are
switched on, the change of direction
function, using the right-hand or left-hand
direction indicator, is deactivated.
If the parking brake is still on or has not been
released properly, this is indicated by this warning
lamp which comes on on the instrument panel.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the parking brake lever up.
there is no advantage in engaging a gear after
parking the vehicle, particularly if the vehicle is
loaded.
Releasing
Pull the lever and press the button to lower
the parking brake lever.
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