“AUTOHOLD” FUNCTION
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.
Upon each start-up, the function continues the mode set at the time the engine was last switched off.
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.
