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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake combines
2 operational modes:
- AUTOMATIC
Automatic application when the engine stops and automatic re-
lease on use of the accelerator
(automatic operation by default),
- MANUAL
Manual application/release of the parking brake is always pos-
sible by pulling control A while
pressing the brake pedal. Automatic operation
Application with the engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the park-
ing brake
is automatically applied
when the engine is switched off.
The application of the parking brake
is conﬁ rmed by:
Application with the engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobil-
ise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
is conﬁ rmed by:
- the lighting of the warning
lamp on control A and on
the instrument panel,
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P on
the instrument panel is per-
manently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
-
the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the instrument panel
screen.
The noise of operation will conﬁ rm
to you the application/release of
your electric parking brake.
- the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
-
the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message dis-
played if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P on
the instrument panel is per-
manently lit.

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Release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 with a manual gearbox (ﬁ rst
gear or reverse gear engaged),
press down fully on the clutch
pedal then press on the accelera-
tor pedal and move off.

 with an automatic gearbox , ac-
celerate with the selector in posi-
tion D , M or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
conﬁ rmed by: - the warning lamp P on
control A and on the in-
strument panel going out,
-
the display of a message "hand-
brake off" on the instrument panel
screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the accelera-
tor pedal unnecessarily (particularly
when starting the engine, including
in neutral), as you may release the
parking brake. Activation/Deactivation of
the automatic functions *
Automatic application when switch-
ing off the engine and automatic
release when moving off can be de-
activated. The activation/deactiva-
tion is done in the instrument panel
screen conﬁ guration menu. Select
"Vehicle parameters/Comfort/Auto
handbrake".
Deactivation of these func-
tions is signalled by this
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel.
With the automatic functions deac-
tivated, the parking brake must be
applied and released manually.
Deactivation of the automatic
functions is recommended in
very cold weather (freezing) and
when towing (recovery, caravan...). Manual operation
Manual application/release of the
parking brake is always possible.
Application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or off,
pull on control A .
The application of the parking brake
is conﬁ rmed by: - the lighting of the warning lamp on control A and of
warning lamp P on the in-
strument panel,
-
the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the instrument panel
screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine run-
ning, a beep is heard and a
message displayed if the parking
brake has not been applied.
* Depending on country.

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Release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal,

push then release control A .
The full application of the parking
brake is conﬁ rmed by:
- the warning lamp on con- trol A and the warning
lamp P on the instrument
panel going off,
- the display of a message "park- ing brake released" on the instru-
ment panel screen.
If you push control A without pressing the brake pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and the message
"Apply foot on brake" will be dis-
played on the instrument panel.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake. Maximum application
If necessary, you can utilise
maxi-
mum application of the parking
brake. It is obtained by means of a

long pull on control A , until you see
the message "Max application of the
handbrake" and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:
- in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan or a trailer, if the au-
tomatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-
when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on
a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- in the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient,
turn the front wheels towards the
pavement and engage a gear
when you park.
- after a maximum application, the release time will be longer. Particular situations
In certain situations (starting the en-
gine...), the parking brake can auto-
matically alter its level of application.
This is normal operation.
To advance your vehicle a few cen-
timetres without starting the engine,
but with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the parking
brake
by pushing then releasing
control A .
The full release of the parking brake
is conﬁ rmed by the warning lamp P
(red) on the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"handbrake off" on the instrument
panel screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery is ﬂ at,
an emergency release is still pos-
sible.
To ensure correct operation of the
parking brake and therefore your
safety, the number of successive
application/release operations is
limited to eight.
If this number is exceeded, you are
warned by the message "Parking
brake faulty" and a warning lamp
ﬂ ashes.

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Dynamic emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the vehi-
cle’s main braking system or in an
exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken
ill, under instruction, etc) pull and
hold control A to stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme
(ESP) provides stability during dy-
namic emergency braking.
If the dynamic emergency braking
malfunctions, one of the following
messages will be displayed on the
instrument panel display:
- "Parking brake faulty".
- "Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the ESP sys-
tem is signalled by the light-
ing of this warning lamp,
then braking stability is not
guaranteed. In this event, stability
must be assured by the driver by
repeating alternate "pull release" ac-
tions on control A .
The dynamic emergency
braking must only be used in
exceptional circumstances. Emergency parking brake
release
In the event of the electric parking
brake failing to release, an emer-
gency device can be used to release
the parking brake manually, provid-
ed that it is possible to immobilise
the vehicle while the procedure is
carried out.

 If you can start the vehicle: with
the engine running, immobilise
the vehicle by applying the foot
brake while the operation is be-
ing carried out.

 If you are unable to start the ve-
hicle (ﬂ at battery for example): do
not use this device and contact
a CITROËN dealer. However, if
you are obliged to proceed, ﬁ rst
immobilise your vehicle securely
and then follow the instructions
below.

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 Immobilise the vehicle by plac-
ing a chock at the front or at the
rear of one of the rear wheels.

 Open the lower compartment of
the centre armrest by pulling it.

 Ensure that the cup holder B is
folded away.

 Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest. This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electric parking
brake (after rectifying the malfunc-
tion or battery failure), give a long
pull on the control A until the park-
ing brake warning lamp (!) ﬂ ashes
on the instrument panel then give a
second long pull until this warning
lamp is lit permanently.
The time required for the subse-
quent application may be longer
than during normal operation.
It is essential that the ignition is
not switched on until the parking
brake has re-engaged (ﬂ ashing of
the warning lamp (!) on the instru-
ment panel then warning lamp lit
permanently) to avoid damage to
the parking brake.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the diagnos-
tic socket D which is essential for
the maintenance of your vehicle.

 Release the strap from its loca-
tion C .

 Pull the strap to release the
brake. A loud knock conﬁ rms the
release of the brake.

 Take care to put the strap
back in its location C correctly.
Otherwise, it will no longer be
possible to apply the brake.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.

 Put the rubber mat back in place
on the base of the armrest.

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If any of these instances arises, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES

1 Electric parking brake fault and display of
message "
Parking brake faulty " and the fol-
lowing warning lamps: If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp and the servi
ce
warning lamp light up, position the vehicle in a safe loca tion (on ﬂ at
ground, with a gear engaged).

2 Display of the messages "
Parking brake
faulty " and " Anti roll-back
fault " and of the
following warning lamps: - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
- The electric parking brake is only available manually.

3 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back
fault " and of the follow-
ing warning lamp: - Manual release of the electric parking brake is unavailabl
e.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
- The automatic functions and manual application are stil l avai-
lable.
Operating anomalies

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SITUATION
CONSEQUENCES

4 Display of messages "
Parking brake faulty "
and " Anti roll-back
fault " and of the follow-
ing warning lamps:
and/or ﬂ ashing - The automatic functions are deactivated.
- The hill start assist is unavailable.
To apply the electric parking brake:

 Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition

 Pull the control lever for at least 5 seconds or until maximum
application.

 Switch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps are on.
- Application may take longer than in normal operation.
- If warning lamp (!) ﬂ ashes or if the warning lamps do not come
on when the ignition is switched on, this method does not work.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer.
To release the electric parking brake:

 Switch on the ignition.

 Push the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds.

5 Display of message "
Parking brake control
faulty – automatic mode activated " and the
following warning lamps:
and/or ﬂ ashing - Only the functions for automatic application on switchi
ng off the
engine and automatic release on acceleration are available.
- Manual application/release of the electric parking brake a nd
dynamic emergency braking are unavailable.

6 Display of message "
Parking brake faulty "
and of the following warning lamp:
ﬂ ashing - Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.
- The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.
It this situation arises:

 Wait approximately 3 minutes.

 After 3 minutes, if the warning lamp is still ﬂ ashing, try to reini-
tialise the parking brake, either by pushing and releasing th e
control A while pressing the brake pedal or by means of a long
pull on control A .

7 Battery fault - Lighting of the battery warning lamp ma
kes it essential to stop
the vehicle as soon as trafﬁ c allows. Stop and immobilise your
vehicle.
- Apply the electric parking brake before switch ing off the engine.

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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle
immobilised temporarily (approxi-
mately 2 seconds) when starting on
a gradient, the time it takes to move
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when:
- the vehicle is completely station-ary, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
- in certain conditions on a gradi- ent,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot
be deactivated. Operation

On an ascending
gradient
, with
the vehicle stationary, the vehicle
is held for a brief moment when
you release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in ﬁ rst gear or neutral on a manual gearbox,
- provided you are in D or M on an
automatic gearbox.
On a descending
gradient
, with
the vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held
for a brief moment when you re-
lease the brake pedal.
Do not exit the vehicle while
it is being held in the hill start
assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle
with the engine running, manually
apply the parking brake and en-
sure that the parking brake warning
lamp (on the instrument panel) and
the warning lamp P (on the control
lever A ) are permanently on.

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5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Starting the vehicle

 Check that the gear lever is in
neutral.

 Do not touch the accelerator.

 For Diesel engines: turn the
key to position M and wait until
the pre-heating warning lamp
switches off if it has come on.

 Operate the starter, turning the
key until the engine starts (no
more than ten seconds).

 In temperatures lower than 0 °C,
declutch while operating the
starter to facilitate starting. Engaging reverse gear

 Push the gear lever to the right
then rearwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
Engaging reverse gear

 Raise the ring under the knob
(indicated by the arrow) and
push the gear lever to the left
then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine
at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.

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