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Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
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
- when the driver's seat belt is unfastened;
or
- when the driver's door is opened.
WARNING
The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving
the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light
2 on switch 3 and warning light 
on the instrument panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but
switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located
on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.
on the instrument panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but
switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located
on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.
In all other instances, the electronic parking brake is not applied automatically.
Manual mode must be used.
To confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied, the warning light on the instrument panel and warning light 2 on the switch 3 light up.
warning light on the instrument panel and warning light 2 on the switch 3 light up.
After the engine is switched off, the indicator light 2 goes out a few minutes after the electronic parking brake has been applied and the
warning light goes out when the vehicle is locked.
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: when a front door is opened.
In this case, pull and release the switch 3 to apply the electronic parking brake.
Assisted release of the parking brake
The parking brake is released:
- once the vehicle starts to accelerate;
or
- when shifting from N to R/D.
WARNING
The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving
the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light
2 on switch 3 and warning light on the instrument panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but
switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located
on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.
on the instrument panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but
switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located
on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.
Manual operation
You can apply the electronic parking brake manually.
Manually applying the electronic parking brake
Pull the switch 3. Warning light 2 and the warning light appear on the instrument panel.
warning light appear on the instrument panel.
Manually releasing the electronic parking brake
Press the button 1 without pressing the pedals to switch the ignition on. Press the brake pedal then
press switch 3: the indicator light 2 for the switch and the warning light displayed on the instrument panel both disappear.
warning light displayed on the instrument panel both disappear.
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 3. 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 3 for a few seconds to enable maximum braking.
For safety reasons, the automatic release is deactivated when the driver's door is
open or not shut properly, the driver's seatbelt is unfastened 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
- 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. Contact your approved Dealer straight away.
- If there is an electronic parking brake fault, the
warning light comes on, along with the "Parking brake failure" message, a beep and, in some cases, the warning light.
- In the event of a parking brake failure, with the instrument panel off, the indicator light on switch 2 will flash.
This means that you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
WARNING
If the "Electric System Failure" or "Check battery" or "Parking brake failure" message appears, you must immobilise the vehicle by pulling the switch 3 for approximately 10 seconds.
If the conditions and the slope require it, chock the wheels of the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle.
Call an approved dealer.
WARNING
Never leave your vehicle without the parking brake applied and without 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 if you accelerate.
There is a risk of accidents.
WARNING
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.