HANDBRAKE

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Handbrake

To release:

Pull lever 2 up slightly, press button 1 and then lower the lever to the floor.

The red warning light on the instrument panel will come on if you are driving with an incorrectly released handbrake.

To apply:

Pull lever 2 upwards. Check that the vehicle is immobilised. The warning light D on the instrument panel will come on.

When stationary, and depending on the slope and/or vehicle load, it may be necessary to pull up the handbrake at least two extra notches and engage a gear (1st or reverse gear) for vehicles with a manual gearbox or position P for vehicles with an automatic gearbox.

Make sure that the handbrake is properly released when driving (red indicator light off), otherwise overheating, or even damage, may occur.