Operation Manual

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F A M I L I A R I S A T I O N
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Electric parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the electric parking brake warn-
ing lamp P (red) is on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
If you leave the vehicle with the en-
gine running, apply the parking brake
manually.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Parking space sensor
You can activate this function by pressing
button A .
Once the space has been measured, the
system displays the following messages:
< 12 mph (20 km/h)
Parking possible
Parking diffi cult
Parking not advised
This device combines:
- automatic functions: Automatic ap-
plication when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the ac-
celerator (automatic operation by
default);
- manual use: Manual application/re-
lease of parking brake is possible
by operating control lever A .
When in automatic mode, it remains
possible to apply or release the parking
brake at any time:
 To apply it, pull on the lever A .
 To release it, pull then release lever A .
Hill start assist
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is
equipped with a system which keeps it im-
mobilised for about 2 seconds, the approx-
imate time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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D R I V I N G
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Do not drive if the parking brake
warning lamp and the P indicator on
the lever A are on.