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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)

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.

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

brake on” and warning light

on the instrument panel and warning

light 4 on the switch 3 light up.

After the engine is switched off, indi-

cator light 4 goes out several minutes

after the assisted parking brake has

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Assisted operation

– for vehicles fitted with an automatic

gearbox, when position P is en-

gaged;

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 2 (to the “ON” position 2);

– when the driver leaves the seat

base of their seat (e.g.: to bend

over to collect an object on the rear

floor, etc.).

been applied and indicator light

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

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– when the driver’s seat belt is un-

fastened;

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 light up to show that the parking brake is applied but go

out when the doors are locked.

– when the driver’s door is opened;

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)

Assisted operation

(continued)

Note: in some situations (electronic

parking brake failure, manual release of

the parking brake, etc.), a beep sounds

and the message “Apply parking brake”

appears on the instrument panel to

warn you that the electronic parking

brake has been released.

– with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

– with the engine switched off (e.g.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 3 to

apply the assisted parking brake.

Manually releasing the electronic

parking brake

Press switch 1 without pressing the

pedals or turning the key 2 to position

“ON” 2 to switch on the ignition. Press

the brake pedal then press switch 3: in-

dicator light 4 on the switch and indica-

Manual operation

You can apply the electronic parking

brake manually.

Assisted release of the parking

brake

The brake will be released as soon as

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Manually applying the electronic

parking brake

Pull switch 3. Warning light 4 and warn-

tor light

ment panel go out.

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displayed on the instru-

ing light

light up.

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on the instrument panel

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 light up to show that the parking brake is applied but go out when the

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doors are locked.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (3/4)

– with the engine running, while si-

multaneously depressing the brake

pedal and the switch 3, stop the

engine (not standby for vehicles

fitted with Stop and Start);

– with a gear or position P engaged,

release the brake pedal and the

switch 3.

Brief stop

To apply the electronic parking brake

manually (when stopping at a red light,

or stopping when the engine is running,

etc.): pull and release the switch 3. The

brake is released as soon as the vehi-

cle is started up again.

Special feature related to

the Stop and Start function:

if the driver's seat is unfas-

tened before the engine

goes into standby due to the Stop

and Start function, make sure that

the parking brake is applied: the

For vehicles fitted with the Stop and

Start function, with the engine on

standby, the electronic parking brake

is automatically activated if the driver

unfastens their seat belt and opens the

driver's door or gets out of their seat.

Special cases

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 3 for

a few seconds to gain the maximum

braking.

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Risk of loss of immobilisation.

indicator light on the instru-

ment panel confirms this.

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (4/4)

Versions with an automatic

Operating faults

gearbox

light illuminates on the instrument

panel accompanied by the “Check

parking brake” message and, in

For safety reasons, automatic release

is deactivated when the driver’s door

is open or not shut properly and the

engine is running (in order to prevent

the vehicle from moving without the

driver). The “Release parking brake

manually” message appears on the

instrument panel when the driver de-

presses the accelerator.

In the event of message

“Electric failure DANGER”

or “Check battery”, manu-

ally activate the electronic

parking brake by pulling switch 4 (or

position the gear lever in P for au-

tomatic gearboxes) before stopping

the engine.

some cases, the

light.

Contact your approved Dealer

straight away.

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warning

– If there is an assisted parking brake

^{fault, the warning light}® comes

on, along with the message “Braking

system fault”, a beep and, in some

Risk of loss of immobilisation of

the vehicle.

cases, the warning light

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Call an approved Dealer.

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

in the instrument panel. This

Never leave your vehicle

without moving the selector

lever to position P. This is

because when the vehicle

is stationary with the engine running

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

may begin to move if you acceler-

ate.

It is therefore essential to

immobilise the vehicle by

engaging first gear (manual

gearbox) or position P (au-

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

indicates that it is essential

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

contact an approved Dealer.

There is a risk of accidents.

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