Operation Manual

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Driving
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
- illumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
- illumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F Manual gearbox: press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
off.
F Electronic gearbox: select position A, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
F Automatic gearbox: select position D, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
- the parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
- the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going off,
- display of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
The characteristic noise of operation confirms
the application of the electric parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake indicator lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on the control lever A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
- when the gradient you are parked on is
variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a
lorry, during towing).
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
- the display of the "Parking brake released"
message.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by: