Electric parking brake

Manual application / release
The parking brake can be applied manually by pulling the control lever A .
When the ignition is on, the parking brake can be released manually by pressing the brake pedal and pulling then releasing the control lever A .

Before getting out of the vehicle, check that the braking warning lamp ( red ) and the warning lamp P in the control lever A , are on (not flashing).
If you get out of your vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake manually.

Automatic application / release
Press the accelerator and release the clutch, the parking brake is released automatically and progressively on acceleration.
When the engine is switched off , the parking brake is applied automatically.

If this warning lamp is on in the instrument panel, the automatic application/release function is deactivated .

Before getting out of the vehicle, check that the braking warning lamp ( red ) and the warning lamp P in the control lever A are on (not flashing).
Do not leave a child alone in the vehicle with the ignition on; they could release the parking brake.
Test yourself
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