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Autohold

Vehicle stopped (e.g. at a red light, an intersection, a traffic jam, etc.), the function ensures braking force even when the driver releases the brake pedal.
The braking force is released as soon as the driver accelerates sufficiently with a gear engaged.

Activation

Press the switch 3.
The 3 warning light switch illuminates to confirm that the function is activated.

Deactivation

Press the brake pedal and 3 switch simultaneously.
The 3 switch warning light disappears to confirm that the function is deactivated.
If the braking force is maintained, the parking brake is applied automatically when :
  • the driver exits the vehicle ;
or
  • the vehicle is immobilised for more than approximately three minutes.
Conditions for maintaining the braking force
The following conditions must be met :
  • the seat belt for the driver is fastened ;
and
  • the electronic parking brake is released ;
and
  • the vehicle is not stationary on a very steep slope.
The maintained braking force is confirmed by the warning light on the instrument panel.
Conditions for interrupting the braking force
The following conditions must be met :
  • the driver accelerates sufficiently with a gear engaged ;
or
  • the driver disables the function.
Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.
Tip
Upon each start-up, the function continues the mode set at the time the engine was last switched off.
WARNING
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light 1 on switch 2 and warning light on the instrument panel light up to show that the parking brake is applied but go out when the doors are locked.