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;

or

  • when the gear control P position is engaged.
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.

In all other instances, 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. See the information on "Manual operation".

To confirm that the electronic parking brake is applied, the warning light is displayed on the instrument panel and the indicator light 2 lights up on the switch 3.

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.

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 position P.
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.

Manual operation

You can apply the electronic parking brake manually.

Manually applying the electronic parking brake

Pull the switch 3. Warning light 2 and warning light on the instrument panel light up.

Manually releasing the electronic parking brake

Press the switch 1 without pressing the pedals to switch the ignition on. Press the brake pedal then press switch 3: indicator light 2 on the switch and indicator light displayed on the instrument panel go out.

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

Parking on a slope

To park on a slope or while towing a trailer, for example, pull switch 3 for a few seconds to enable maximum braking.

Parking with the electronic parking brake released

warning

Before deactivating the parking brake, make sure the vehicle is stable.

To park with the electronic parking brake released, the parking brake must be deactivated.

To do this:

  • engage P position: the drive wheels are mechanically locked by the driveshaft;
  • stop the engine by pressing the engine Start/Stop button 1;
  • unfasten the driver's seat belt;
  • open the driver's door;
  • manually release the electronic parking brake (please see the paragraph on "Manually releasing the electronic parking brake"). Make sure the vehicle is stable;
  • close the driver's door. If necessary, lock your vehicle.

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 "WARNING: Braking System" message, a beep and, in some cases, the warning light.

This means that you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.

warning

If the "Electrical fault", "Check battery" or "WARNING: Braking System" message appears, you must immobilise the vehicle by engaging position P or 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 moving the selector lever to position P, applying the handbrake 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 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.