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Driving
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Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched o
and releases it when the vehicle moves o.
At any time, with the engine running:
► To apply the parking brake, briey pull the
control.
► To release it, briey push the control while
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be temporarily
deactivated.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the
instrument panel and on the control to
conrm that the parking brake has been applied,
accompanied by display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to conrm the
release of the parking brake, accompanied by
the display of the message "Parking brake
released".
The indicator lamp ashes in response to a
manual request to apply or release the brake.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake will not operate.
As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox,
if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise
the vehicle by engaging a gear.
As a safety measure, with an automatic
gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
placing the supplied chock against one of the
wheels.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualied
workshop.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the parking
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel
and the control must be on xed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed on
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle, as they could release the parking
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a
steep slope, heavily loaded or during
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector,
turn the wheels toward the pavement and
select mode P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
► Press the brake pedal.
► While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briey push the control.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
parking brake is not released and a
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
► Briey pull the control.
The control indicator lamp ashes to conrm the
application request.