Manual application/release
The parking brake can be applied manu-
ally by pulling the control A .
When the ignition is on, the parking
brake can be released manually by
pressing the brake pedal and pulling
then releasing the control A .
Automatic application/release
Press the accelerator and release the
clutch, the parking brake is released
automatically and progressively on ac-
celeration.
When the engine is switched off , the
parking brake is applied automatically.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, check that the
braking warning lamp
( red! ) and the warning
lamp P on the control A , are on (not
fl ashing)
If you get out of your vehicle
with the engine running, apply
the parking brake manually.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, check that the
braking warning lamp
( red! ) and the warning
lamp P on the control A are on (not
fl ashing).
Do not leave a child alone in
the vehicle with the ignition on;
they could release the parking
brake.
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Your vehicle is equipped with a system
which keeps it immobile for a short time
(approximately 2 seconds) to assist you
when starting on a hill, the time required
for you to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active:
- when the vehicle has been immobil-
ised completely with your foot on the
brake pedal,
- on certain gradients,
- when the driver's door is closed.
Do not get out of the vehicle
during the hill start assist tem-
porary hold phase.
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If this warning lamp is lit on the
instrument panel, the automatic
application/release are deacti-
vated .