Electric parking brake
Manual application / release
The parking brake can be applied manually by pulling the control lever A .
When the ignition is on, the parking brake can be released manually by pressing the brake pedal and pulling then releasing the control lever A .
Before getting out of the vehicle, check that the braking warning lamp ( red
) and the warning lamp P in the control lever A , are on (not flashing).
If you get out of your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually.
Automatic application / release
Press the accelerator and release the clutch, the parking brake is released automatically and progressively on acceleration.
When the engine is switched off , the parking brake is applied automatically.
If this warning lamp is on in the instrument panel, the automatic application/release function is deactivated .
Before getting out of the vehicle, check that the braking warning lamp ( red
) and the warning lamp P in the control lever A are on (not flashing).
Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle with the ignition on; they could
release the parking brake.
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Operation
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a
brief moment when you release the brake pedal:
- if you are in first gear or neutral with a manual gearbox,
- if you ...