Gear lever/Handbrake

Gear lever

Engaging reverse gear

Manual gearbox vehicles: follow the pattern shown on the gear knob 1.

Automatic gearbox vehicles: refer to the 'Automatic gearbox' section in chapter 2.

The reversing lights come on as soon as reverse gear is engaged, with the ignition on.

Parking brake

To release

Pull lever 3 slightly upwards, press button 2 and lower the lever fully to the floor.

If you drive with the parking brake not fully released, the red warning light on the instrument panel will stay on.

To apply

Pull lever 3 upwards. Make sure the vehicle is securely immobilised.

The warning light
comes on in the instrument panel.

If the underbody of the vehicle is struck during a manoeuvre (for example, contact with a bollard, a raised kerb or any other street furniture), the vehicle may be damaged (for example, an axle may be bent). To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by a Brand Representative.While driving, make sure the parking brake is fully released (warning light off). Risk of overheating.When stopped, depending on the slope and/or the vehicle load, it may be necessary to apply at least two additional notches of the parking brake and engage a gear (1st or reverse) for vehicles with a manual gearbox, or position P for vehicles with an automatic gearbox.