stopping the engine ...................................
(up to the end of the DU)
driving ........................................................
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ignition switch ............................................
(up to the end of the DU)
Stop & Start function..................................
(current page)
handbrake..................................................
(current page)
parking brake .............................................
(up to the end of the DU)
electronic parking brake ............................
(up to the end of the DU)
indicators:
instrument panel ..................................
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instrument panel messages.......................
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instrument panel ........................................
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2.17
ENG_UD71005_4
Frein de parking assisté (HFE - Renault)
Electronic parking brake
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/5)
Assisted operation
Applying the electronic parking
brake
With the vehicle stationary, the elec-
tronic parking brake can be used to im-
mobilise the vehicle:
– by pressing the engine start/stop
button 1 or by turning the ignition
key to the 2 “ON” position);
or
– when the driver’s seat belt is un-
fastened;
or
– when the driver’s door is opened;
3
4
1
2
The electronic parking
brake can be used to im-
mobilise the vehicle. Before
leaving the vehicle, check
that the electronic parking brake
is fully applied. Warning light 4 on
switch 3 and warning light
} on
the instrument panel illuminate to
show that the parking brake is ap-
plied but switch off when the doors
are locked. Depending on the vehi-
cle, a sticker is located on the upper
section of the windscreen to remind
you of this.
or
– for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, when position P is en-
gaged;
or
– when the driver leaves the seat
base of their seat (e.g.: to bend
over to collect an object on the rear
floor, etc.).
In all other circumstances, for example,
stalled engine or engine switched to
standby by the Stop and Start func-
tion (refer to the information on the
“Stop and Start function” in Section 2),
the electronic parking brake is not ap-
plied automatically. Manual mode must
be used.