ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE
Assisted operation
Applying the electronic parking brake
When the vehicle is stopped, the electronic parking brake ensures vehicle immobilisation once the engine Start/Stop button is pressed 1.
In all other cases, for example, stalling of the engine or the engine going into standby as a result of the Stop and Start function (refer to “Starting, stopping the engine” and “Stop and Start function” in Section 2), 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. Refer to the information on “Manual operation”.
To confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied, the message “Parking brake on” and the warning light } on the instrument panel and warning light 3 on the switch 2 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indicator light 3 goes out several minutes after the electronic parking brake has been applied and indicator light } goes out when the vehicle is locked.
Note: to indicate that the electronic parking brake is released, a beep sounds and the message “Apply parking brake” appears on the instrument panel:
- with the engine running: when the driver’s door is opened;
- with the engine switched off (if the engine stalls): when a door is opened.
In this case, pull and release switch 2 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.
Special feature related to the Stop and Start function: if the driver’s seat is unfastened before the engine goes into standby due to the Stop and Start function, make sure that the parking brake is applied: the } indicator light on the instrument panel confirms this.
Risk of loss of immobilisation.
The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully applied. Application of the parking brake is confirmed by the appearance of warning light 3 on switch 2 and warning light } on the instrument panel until the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a label may be located at the top of the windscreen to remind you.
Manual operation
You can control the electronic parking brake manually.
Manually applying the electronic parking brake
Pull switch 2. Warning light 3 and warning light } on the instrument panel light up.
Manually releasing the electronic parking brake
With the ignition on, depress the brake pedal then press switch 2: indicator lights 3 and } go out.
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 2.
The brake is released as soon as the vehicle is started up again.
Special cases
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;
- check that the N switch indicator light comes on in red and that the P indicator light for the parking position is displayed on the instrument panel;
- depress the brake pedal then release the electronic parking brake manually.
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 or opens the driver's door or gets out of their seat.
If the message “Electric failure DANGER” or “Check battery” or “Braking system fault” appears, it is essential to immobilise the vehicle by engaging first gear (manual gearbox), position P (automatic gearbox).
If the conditions and the slope require it, chock the wheels of the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle.
Contact an authorised dealer.
Never leave your vehicle without setting the gearbox to P position and switching off the engine. This is because when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running and a gear engaged, the vehicle may begin to move.
There is a risk of accidents.
For safety reasons, automatic release is deactivated when the driver’s door is open or not shut properly, the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened 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 depresses the accelerator.
If no lights or sounds are apparent, this indicates a fault in the instrument panel. This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow). Ensure that the vehicle is correctly immobilised and contact an approved Dealer.
Operating faults
- If there is a fault, the © warning light illuminates on the instrument panel accompanied by the “Check parking brake” message and, in some cases, the } warning light.
Please contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.
- If there is an electronic parking brake fault, the warning light ® comes on, along with the message “Braking system fault”, a beep and, in some cases, the warning light }.
This means that you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
It is therefore essential to immobilise the vehicle by setting the gearbox to P. Depending on the slope, chock the vehicle.
Alpine A110 - Emergency braking
Alpine A110 - Electronic parking brake
