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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PARKING BRAKE
MAXIMUM APPLICATION
If necessary, you can utilise maximum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on
control A, until you see the message « parking brake applied » and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is indispensable :
- 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).
Note :
- 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.
- After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.
PARTICULAR SITUATIONS
In certain situations (starting the engine ...), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal op-
eration.
To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake
pedal and release the parking brake by pulling then releasing control A. The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the extinction of warning lamp P (red) on the instrument panel and the display of a message « parking
brake released » on the multifunction display.
If the parking brake malfunctions while applied or if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is always possible
(see paragraph « Emergency unlocking »).
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