brake sensor Citroen C4 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Electric parking brake
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the electric parking brake warn-
ing lamp P (red) is on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
If you leave the vehicle with the en-
gine running, apply the parking brake
manually.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. Parking space sensor
You can activate this function by pressing
button
A .
Once the space has been measured, the
system displays the following messages:
< 12 mph (20 km/h)

Parking possible

Parking diffi cult

Parking not advised
This device combines:
- automatic functions: Automatic ap-
plication when the engine stops and
automatic release on use of the ac-
celerator (automatic operation by
default);
- manual use: Manual application/re- lease of parking brake is possible
by operating control lever A .
When in automatic mode, it remains
possible to apply or release the parking
brake at any time:

 To apply it, pull on the lever A .

 To release it, pull then release lever A . Hill start assist
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is
equipped with a system which keeps it im-
mobilised for about 2 seconds, the approx-
imate time it takes to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

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D R I V I N G

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Do not drive if the parking brake
warning lamp and the P indicator on
the lever A are on.

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Warning lamp is on Cause Action/Observations

Front
foglamps fi xed. The front foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards twice
to switch off the front foglamps.

Rear
foglamps fi xed. The rear foglamps are
switched on. Turn the ring on the stalk rearwards to
switch off the rear foglamps.

Diesel engine
pre-heating fi xed. The ignition switch is at the
2nd position (ignition on). Wait until the warning lamp has switched off befor
e starting.
The duration for which the warning lamp is on is d etermined
by the climatic conditions.

Parking brake fi xed.
The parking brake is applied
or not properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp, keeping your foot on the
brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For further information on the parking
brake, refer to the "Driving" section.
fl ashing.
The parking brake is not fully
applied or is released.

Parking
space
sensors fi xed.
The parking space sensors
function is active. Press the corresponding button to
deactivate it.
fl ashing. The system is measuring the
space. Once the measurement has been done,
the warning lamp comes on fi xed again.

Electric child
lock temporarily. The electric child lock is
activated. Displayed for a few seconds after activating
the function and every time the ignition is
switched on.
For more information, refer to the "Child
safety" section.