Parking brake
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle when stationary.
Applying
Pull the parking brake to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button A to release the parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.
When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, pull the parking brake on and engage a gear.
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A few definitions…
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(miles or km)
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still be travelled with the fuel remaining
in the tank in relation to the average
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) tra ...
Steering wheel adjustment
1. Unlocking the steering wheel adjustment.
2. Height and reach adjustment.
3. Locking the steering wheel adjustment.
For reasons of safety, these
operations must only be carried
out with the v ...
Electronic stability programmes
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and Traction Control (ASR)
These systems are closely connected to the ABS and additional to it. Where a
difference is detected between the trajectory followed b ...