Operation Manual

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DRIVING
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LECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake operates
as follows:
- automatic application/release
Application is automatic when
the engine stops, release is au-
tomatic on use of the accelerator
(active by default).
- 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 en-
gine 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 warning lamp P in con-
trol lever A and in the in-
strument panel going off,
- the display of a message
"Parking brake off" in the multi-
function screen.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
-
the illumination of the warn-
ing lamp P in control lever A
and in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, 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.