Renault Kardian

Assisted operation

Applying the electronic parking brake

With the vehicle stationary, the electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle:

• by pressing the engine start/stop button 1 or by turning the ignition key 2 (to the "Stop and steering lock applied" position A) ;

or

• when the driver's seat belt is unfastened;

or

• when the driver's door is opened;

or

• for vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, when position P is engaged.

In all other instances, e.g. if the engine stalls, the electronic parking brake is not applied automatically. Manual mode must be used.

For certain country-specific model versions, the assisted brake application function is not activated.

See the information on "Manual operation".

To confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied, the "Parking Brake ON" message and the " " warning light appear on the instrument panel and the indicator light 3 lights up on the switch 4.

After the engine is switched off, the indicator light 3 goes out a few minutes after the electronic parking brake has been applied and the warning light goes out when the vehicle is locked.

Note: in some situations (electronic parking brake failure, manual release of the parking brake, etc.), to indicate that the electronic parking brake is released a beep sounds and the "WARNING: Apply Parking Brake" message appears on the instrument panel:

• with the engine on: when the driver’s door is opened;
• with the engine off (e.g. when the engine stalls): when a front door is opened.

In this case, pull and release the switch 4 to apply the electronic parking brake.

Assisted release of the parking brake

The brake will be released as soon as the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Manual operation

You can apply the electronic parking brake manually.

Manually applying the electronic parking brake

Pull the switch 4. Warning light 3 and warning light on the instrument panel light up.

Manually releasing the electronic parking brake

To release the parking brake, press the 1 switch without pressing the pedals or turn the key 2 to the "On" position B to switch on the vehicle ignition. Press the brake pedal then press switch 4: indicator light 3 on the switch and indicator light displayed on the instrument panel go out.

Brief stop

To apply the electronic parking brake manually (when stopping at a red light, stopping when the engine is running, etc.): pull and release the switch 4. The brake is released as soon as the vehicle is started up again.

Special cases

To park on a slope or while towing a trailer, for example, pull switch 4 for a few seconds to enable maximum braking.

To park, with the electronic parking brake released (if there is a risk of freezing, for example):

• engage any gear or the P position: the drive wheels will be mechanically locked by the driveshaft;
• switch off the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button 1 or by turning the ignition key 2;
• open the driver's door;
• manually release the electronic parking brake (please see the paragraph on "Manually releasing the electronic parking brake");
• depending on the vehicle, the electronic parking brake is applied automatically. You will have to release it manually;
• close the driver's door and lock the vehicle.

Versions with an automatic gearbox

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" message appears on the instrument panel when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.

Operating faults

• In the event of a fault, the warning light lights up on the instrument panel accompanied by the message "Check Parking Brake" and, in some cases, the warning light .

Contact your approved Dealer straight away.

• In the event of an electronic parking brake fault, the warning light comes on accompanied by the message "Parking brake failure", a beep and, in some cases, the warning light .

This means that you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.