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Parking
deactivated, its operation can be
resumed simply by pulling the lever B
upward. The message EPB ON will be
displayed.
Always check that the vehicle
is actually locked before
leaving it.
Disengagement
The parking brake is automatically
disengaged by depressing the brake
pedal and moving the gearshift lever
from position P (a pressure of at least 5
bar must be generated inside the
braking system), or by pushing the
accelerator pedal with a gear
engaged.
When the vehicle is moving or the key
is in the MAR position, the parking
brake can also be manually
disengaged by pulling the lever B
upward and simultaneously depressing
the service brake pedal.
WARNING: If you attempt to
disengage the parking brake without
having depressed the service brake
pedal, a message will be displayed to
warn you to do so.
WARNING: In certain conditions, it is
however advisable to disengage the
parking brake manually and slightly
apply the service brake for starting off.
This is advisable when there are
obstacles very close to the vehicle in
the direction in which you intend to
move.
Deactivating PARK OFF automatic
operation
To deactivate automatic operation of
the parking brake, start the engine
and press the button A on the
dashboard. The message PARK OFF
appears on the display for 5 seconds,
after which it remains displayed in
smaller letters.
To reactivate automatic operation,
press the button B again and the
message PARK ON will be displayed for
5 seconds.
B
A
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