CITROEN C5 2008 - Page 76

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II
C
D
B
E L E C T R I C PA R K I N G B R A K E
9.
Make sure that you position the
strap back in its location
C
. If
not, the application of the park-
ing brake will not be possible.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
ing brake will not be possible.
ing brake will not be possible.
10.
Refi t the rubber mat at the base
of the armrest.
11.
Remove and store the block.
This strap cannot apply the park-
ing brake.
To re-engage the electric park-
ing brake (once the malfunc-
tion or the fl at battery has been
resolved), make a long pull on the
control lever
A
until the parking
brake warning lamp (!) fl ashes on
the instrument panel then make a
second long pull until this warning
lamp remains lit permanently.
The time for applying the brake
subsequent to the emergency
unlocking will be longer.
While the parking brake has
not been re-engaged (flash-
ing then permanent lighting of
warning lamp (!) on the instru-
ment panel), you must keep the
ignition switched off to avoid
damaging it.
2.
Fetch the vehicle block located
in the boot.
3.
Immobilise the vehicle by plac-
ing the block in front of or behind
one of the rear wheels.
4.
Open the lower compartment
of the central armrest by pulling
upwards.
5.
Ensure that the cup-holder
B
is
folded back.
6.
Remove the rubber mat cover-
ing the base of the armrest.
7.
Disengage the strap from its
location
C
.
8.
Pull the strap to unlock the
brake. A loud click confi rms that
the brake is unlocked.
Note:
It is necessary to
check that the parking
brake warning lamp lights
up on the instrument panel
when the parking brake is
applied
.
Remark: Diagnostic socket in
the armrest strengthener.
Ensure
that you do not allow any dusty or
damp elements near the diagnos-
tic socket
D
which is essential for
the maintenance of your vehicle.