handbrake Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake operates
as follows:
- Automatic application/release
Application is automatic when the engine stops, release is automatic
on use of the accelerator.
- Manual application/release

Manual application/release of the parking brake is possible
by pulling control lever A while
pressing the brake pedal. Manual application
With the vehicle stationary, to apply
the parking brake whether the engine
is running or not,
pull control lever A . Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine
running, to release the parking
brake, press on the brake pedal, or
the accelerator,
pull then release
control lever A .
-
the extinction of the warning
lamp P in control lever A and
in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Handbrake off" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
- the lighting of the warn-ing lamp P in control
lever A and in the instru-
ment panel,
- the display of a message "Handbrake on" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
When the driver’s door is
opened with the engine running,
a beep is heard and a message
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied.
Before getting out of the vehicle, check
that the warning lamp P is on fi xed in the
instrument panel (not fl ashing).
The full application of the parking
brake is confi rmed by:
If you pull control lever A
without pressing the brake
pedal, the parking brake
will not be released and
the "Foot on brake" warn-
ing lamp will come on in
the instrument panel.

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Automatic application,
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: -
the lighting of warning lamp

P in control lever A and in
the instrument panel,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively
when you press the accelerator:

 Manual gearbox (fi rst gear or
reverse gear engaged) : press
down fully on the clutch pedal
then press on the accelerator
pedal and move off.

 Automatic gearbox : accelerate
with the selector in position D , M
or R .

 Electronic gearbox : accelerate
with the selector in position A , M
or R .
Full release of the parking brake is
confi rmed by: - the extinction of warning lamp P in control lever A
and in the instrument
panel,
- the display of a message "Handbrake off" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
When stationary, with the engine
running, do not press the acceler-
ator pedal unnecessarily, as you
may release the parking brake.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can use maximum
application of the parking brake. It
is obtained by means of a long pull
on control lever A , until you see the
message "Handbrake on" and an
audible signal is heard.

Maximum application is essential:
- when towing a caravan or a trail- er, if the automatic 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),
- when towing, when loaded or when 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.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
in the instrument panel is
on fi xed, not fl ashing.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
- the display of a message
"Handbrake on" in the multifunc-
tion screen.
The normal operating sound will con-
fi rm to you the application/release of
the electric parking brake.

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To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle when sta-
tionary with the engine running, you
must apply the parking brake manu-
ally by pulling on control lever A .
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by: - the lighting of warning lamp P in control A and
in the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "Handbrake on" in the multifunc-
tion 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
in the instrument panel is
on fi xed (not fl ashing). Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting
the engine), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To move your vehicle without start-
ing the engine (towing, etc...), but
with the
ignition on , press the brake
pedal and release the parking brake

by pulling then releasing control
lever A .
The full release of the parking
brake is confi rmed by the extinc-
tion of warning lamp P (red) in the
instrument panel and the display of
a message "Handbrake off" in the
multifunction screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions

while applied or if the battery runs
fl at, an emergency release remains
possible.
Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *
The automatic application when
the engine is switched off and the
automatic release when you press
the accelerator can be deactivated.
Activation/deactivation is performed
using the confi guration menu of the
multifunction screen. To do so, se-
lect "Vehicle parameters/Comfort/
Automatic handbrake."
The deactivation of these
functions is confi rmed by the
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.

* According to country
The deactivation of these func-
tions is confi rmed by the lighting of
this warning lamp in the instrument
panel. With the automatic functions
deactivated, the application and re-
lease of the parking brake are done
manually.