CITROEN GRAND C4 PICASSO 2009-2010 Manual page 154

To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the ve-
hicle stationary, in order to immobi-
lise the vehicle you need to manually
apply the parking brake by pulling
on control A .
The application of the parking brake
is confi rmed by:
- the lighting of warning
lamp P on control A and
on the instrument panel,
- the display of a message "hand-
brake on" on the multifunction
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.
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Before leaving the vehicle,
check that warning lamp P
on the instrument panel is
permanently lit.
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D R I V I N G
Activation/Deactivation of the
automatic functions *
The automatic application when the
engine is switched off and the au-
tomatic 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, select
"Personalisation/Confi guration/Defi ne
the Vehicle parameters/Driving assist-
ance/Automatic handbrake."
The deactivation of these
functions is confi rmed by the
lighting of this warning lamp
on the instrument panel.
With the automatic functions deacti-
vated, the application and release of
the parking brake are done manually.
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* According to country.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting
the engine), the parking brake can
automatically alter its force. This is
normal operation.
To advance your vehicle (towing,
etc.) without starting the engine, but
with the ignition on, press on the
brake pedal and release the park-
ing brake by pulling then releasing
control A .
The full release of the parking
brake is confi rmed by the extinc-
tion of warning lamp P (red) on the
instrument panel and the display of
a message "handbrake off" on the
multifunction screen.
If the parking brake malfunctions
while applied or if the battery runs
fl at, an emergency release is always
possible.