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Driving
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
Automatic application,
engine off
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.
Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed
(not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- illumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A,
- display of the message "Parking
brake on".
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F With a manual gearbox: press down fully
on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or
reverse, press on the accelerator pedal
and move off.
F With an automatic gearbox: select
position D, M or R then press the
accelerator pedal.
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- the braking warning lamp and
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going off,
- display of the message "Parking
brake off".
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