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D R I V I N G
   
SITUATION        
CONSEQUENCES    
   
4      Display of messages " 
Parking brake faulty " 
and  "  Anti  roll-back    
fault  "  and  of  the  follow-
ing warning lamps:  
      a n d / o r        fl   a s h i n g      -   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. 
  
        S w i t c h   o n   t h e   i g n i t i o n   a n d   c h e c k   t h a t   t h e   e l e c t r i c   p a r k i n g    b r a k e  
warning lamps are on.  
   -   Application may take longer than in normal operation. 
  -   If warning lamp (!)        fl   a s h e s   o r   i f   t h e   w a r n i n g   l a m p s   d o   n o t   c o m e  
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: 
   
        S w i t c h   o n   t h e   i g n i t i o n .  
  
     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:  
      a n d / o r        fl   a s h i n g      -   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   a s h i n g      -   Application of the parking brake is not guaranteed.  
  -   The parking brake is temporarily unavailable.  
 It this situation arises: 
   
     Wait approximately 3 minutes. 
  
        A f t e r   3   m i n u t e s ,   i f   t h e   w a r n i n g   l a m p   i s   s t i l l   fl   a s h i n g ,   t r y    t o   r e i n i -
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 
 t h e   v e h i c l e   a s   s o o n   a s   t r a f fi   c   a l l o w s .   S t o p   a n d   i m m o b i l i s e   y o u r   
vehicle. 
  -   Apply the electric parking brake before switch ing off the engine.