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Operation
because braking is only applied to the rear
wheels. Alw
ays use the foot brake.
●
Never accelerate from the engine compart-
ment with the engine running and a gear or a
gear range engaged. The vehicle could move,
even if the parking brake is applied.
Note
●
In
vehic
les with a manual gearbox: when
the clutch pedal is released and the accelera-
tor pressed at the same time, the electronic
parking brake is automatically released.
●
If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be
possible to disconnect the electronic parking
brake. Use the jump-start ›››
page 51.
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When the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, noises may be heard.
●
If the electronic parking brake has not been
used for a long while, the system sometimes
performs automatic and audible checks while
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Parking
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments
shou
l
d be observed.
To park the vehicle
Complete operations only in the sequence
given.
●
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface ›››
.
●
Pr
e
s
s and hold the brake pedal until the ve-
hicle comes to a standstill.
●
Connect the electronic parking brake
››› page 189.
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For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
●
Switch off the engine and release the brake
pedal.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
●
If necessary, turn the steering wheel slight-
ly to lock the steering.
●
With a manual gearbox, engage 1st gear on
flat ground and slopes, or even reverse gear
on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
●
Ensure that all passengers leave the vehi-
cle, especially children.
●
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
●
Lock the vehicle.
Additional information for steep ascents and
descents
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
●
On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
●
Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre
of the ro
ad.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system reach
very
high temperatures. This could cause a
fire and considerable damage.
●
Always park your vehicle so that no part of
the exhaust system can come in contact with
flammable materials (such as wood,
leaves,dried grass, or spilled fuel).
CAUTION
●
Speci
al care should be taken when parking
in areas with high kerbs or fixed barriers. Ob-
jects protruding from the ground may dam-
age the bumper or other parts of the vehicle
during manoeuvres. To avoid damage, stop
before the wheels touch the barrier or kerb.
●
Special attention is required when driving
through entrances, over ramps, kerbs or oth-
er objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers,
mudguards and running gear, and the engine
and exhaust system could be damaged as
you drive over these objects.
Information on the brakes
For the first 200 to 300 km (100 to 200
mi
l
e
s), new brake pads have not yet reached
their maximum braking capacity, and need to
be “run in” first
›››
. The slightly reduced
br
ak
in
g effect can be compensated for by in-
creasing pressure on the brake pedal. While
running in, the full braking distance or
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