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Applying the Electronic Parking Brake

When the vehicle is stationary, the electronic parking brake can be used to bring the vehicle to a standstill:

  • pressing the engine start/stop button 1;

or

  • when the driver's seat belt is not fastened;

or

  • when the driver's door is opened;

or

  • For vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox, when the position P is selected.

In all other instances, for example , if the engine stops, the electronic parking brake is not applied automatically. Manual mode must be used.

On some country-specific model versions, the electronic brake application function is not activated.

Refer to the information under "Manual operation".

To confirm that the electronic parking brake has been applied, the message ""Handbrake applied" is displayed, the indicator light 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png lights up on the instrument panel, and the indicator 2 lights up on the switch 3.

After the engine is turned off, the indicator light 2 goes out several minutes after the electronic parking brake is applied, and the indicator light 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png goes out when the vehicle is locked.

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Before exiting the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully applied. The switch 2 indicator light 3 and the instrument panel indicator 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png of the instrument panel light up to show that the electronic parking brake has been applied, but go out when the doors are locked.

Note: In certain circumstances (electronic parking brake failure, manual parking brake release, etc.), a beep is emitted and the message ""WARNING: Apply Parking Brakeis displayed on the instrument panel to signal to you that the electronic parking brake has been released.

  • With the engine running: when the driver's door is opened;
  • With the engine off (e.g. when the engine switches off): when a front door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 3 to apply the electronic parking brake.

Automatic parking brake release

The brake will be released on vehicles equipped with an automatic gearbox when the ignition is switched on and P position is shifted to R, N or D.

Manual operation

You can apply the electronic parking brake manually.

Applying the parking brake manually

Press the switch 3. The Indicator light 2 and 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png indicator light of the instrument panel light up.

Releasing the electronic parking brake manually

To release the parking brake, press switch 1 without pressing the pedals. Press the brake pedal and press switch 3: indicator light 2 on the switch and indicator light 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png displayed on the instrument panel turn off.

Brief stop

To apply the electronic parking brake manually (when stopping at a red light or stopping while the engine is running, etc.): pull and release switch 3. The brake will be released as soon as the vehicle is restarted.

Special cases

To park downhill or while towing a trailer, for example, pull switch 3 for a few seconds to achieve maximum braking.

To park the vehicle without applying the electronic parking brake (if there is a risk of freezing, for example):

  • Stop the engine by pressing the engine start/stop button 1;
  • Releasing the electronic parking brake manually;
  • with P position selected, release the brake pedal and the switch 3.

Special feature of the automatic gearbox

For safety reasons, the automatic release is deactivated when the driver's door is opened or is not properly closed and the engine is running (to prevent the vehicle from moving without the driver present). The "Release Parking Brake" message appears on the instrument panel when the driver presses the acceleration pedal.

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Never exit the vehicle without placing the lever on position P and turning off the engine. This is because when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running and the gears engaged, the vehicle may start moving if you accelerate.

Risk of accident.

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If the "Electric System Failure" message appears, manually activate the electronic parking brake by pulling the switch 3 or shifting the gear lever to P before switching off the engine.

Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle.

Please contact an authorised dealer.

Operating Faults

  • In the event of a fault, the indicator light 1_ALL_036_1_pictogramme.png lights up on the instrument panel, accompanied by the messageCheck Parking Brake" and, in some cases, the indicator light 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png .

Contact an approved dealer urgently.

  • In the event of an electronic parking brake failure, the indicator light illuminates along with the message 1_ALL_040_1_pictogramme.png Brakesystem failure", a beep and, in some cases, the indicator" 2_ALL_026_1_pictogramme.png light.

This means that you need to stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

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If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel. Stop immediately if traffic conditions allow.

Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and consult an approved dealer.

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To do this, it is essential to immobilise the vehicle by selecting P position. Depending on the slope, place chocks on the vehicle.