Operation Manual

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D R I V I N G
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake operates
as follows:
- Automatic application/release
Application is automatic when the
engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator.
- Manual application/release
Manual application/release of
the parking brake is possible
by pulling control lever A while
pressing the brake pedal.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or not, pull control lever A .
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal, or
the accelerator, pull then release
control lever A .
- the extinction of the
warning lamp P in con-
trol lever A and in the
instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Hand-
brake off" in the multifunction
screen.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
-
the lighting of the warning
lamp P in control lever A
and in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Hand-
brake on" in the multifunction
screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine running,
a beep is heard and a message
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before getting out of the vehicle, check
that the warning lamp P is on fi xed in
the instrument panel (not fl ashing).
The full application of the parking
brake is confi rmed by:
If you pull control lever A
without pressing the brake
pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and
the "Foot on brake" warn-
ing lamp will come on in
the instrument panel.