Driving safely
DRIVING SAFELY
PARKING BRAKE
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
Pull on the parking brake lever, only
with the vehicle stationary.
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
Applying
They can operate with the ignition off.
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).
Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
your vehicle.
The hazard warning lamps should only be
used in dangerous situations, when stopping
in an emergency or when driving in unusual
conditions.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
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.
Pull the lever and press the button to lower
the parking brake lever.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear
after parking the vehicle, particularly if the
vehicle is loaded.
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