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9
Driving
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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off,
pull
on the control lever
A
.
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of the warning
lamp
P
in the control lever
A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, a beep is heard and a message
is displayed if the parking brake has not been
applied, unless the selector lever is in position
P
(Park) in the case of an automatic gearbox.
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
the
control lever
A
.
Full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and
of the warning lamp
P
in the the
control lever
A
going off,
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
If you pull the control lever
A
without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
warning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel.
Manual application
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 "Handbrake on" 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).
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on, not flashing.
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.
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