handbrake Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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DRIVING

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 illumination of warning
lamp P
in control A
and in
the instrument panel,

- the display of a message
"Parking brake on" in the multi-
function 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 warning lamp P

(red) in the instrument panel going
off and the display of a message
"Parking brake off" in the multifunc-
tion 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
in the instrument panel.

* According to country With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.