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Driving
3008_en_Chap08_conduite_ed01-2015
Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
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).
- illumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
- display of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
The characteristic noise of operation confirms
the application of the electric parking brake.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- illumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A,
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.
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
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.
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.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- the parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
- the display of the "Parking brake released"
message.
- the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going off,
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.
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