Electronic parking brake

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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;
or
  • when you set gear lever 2 toP position.
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 3 on switch 4 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, e.g. if the engine stalls, 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 message "Parking brake on" and warning light on the instrument panel and warning light 3 on switch 4 light up.
After the engine is switched off, the indicator light 3 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.), a beep sounds and the "Apply parking brake" message appears on the instrument panel to indicate that the electronic parking brake has been released:
  • with the engine on: when the driver’s door is opened;
  • with the engine off (e.g. when the engine stalls): when a front door is opened.
In this case, pull and release the switch 4 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.

Manual operation

You can apply the electronic parking brake manually.

Manually applying the electronic parking brake

Pull the switch 4. Warning light 3 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 4: indicator light 3 on the switch and indicator light displayed on the instrument panel go out.
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 3 on switch 4 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.

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 4. 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 4 for a few seconds to enable maximum braking.
To park, with the electronic parking brake released (if there is a risk of freezing, for example):
  • engage any gear or the P position: the drive wheels will be 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");
  • depending on the vehicle, the electronic parking brake is applied automatically. You will have to release it manually.

Versions with an automatic gearbox

For safety reasons, automatic release is deactivated when the driver’s door is open or not shut properly 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 presses the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Never leave your vehicle without re-engaging 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 if you accelerate.
There is a risk of accidents.

Operating faults

  • If there is a fault, the warning light on the instrument panel lights up 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, warning light lights up accompanied by the "Parking brake fault" message, a beep and in certain cases the warning light .
This indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow).
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.
WARNING
If the "DANGER electrical fault" or "Check battery" or "Braking system fault" message appears, you must immobilise the vehicle by engaging first gear (manual gearbox), P position (automatic gearbox) or by pulling the switch 4 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.