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"Autohold" function
"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 1.
The warning light on the switch 1 comes on to confirm that the function is activated.
Deactivation
Press the switch 1. If your vehicle is maintained by braking force you can also press the brake pedal.
The warning light on the switch 1 disappears to confirm that the function is deactivated.
If the braking force is maintained, the parking brake is applied automatically when:
- the driver opens the door;
or
- the driver unfastens their seat belt;
or
- the vehicle is immobilised for more than approximately three minutes.
Tip
Upon each start-up, the function continues the mode set at the time the engine was
last switched off.
WARNING
The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving
the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully applied. When the parking
brake is applied, this is confirmed by the illumination of the warning light on the
switch 2 and the warning light 
displayed on the instrument panel until the doors have been locked. Depending on
the vehicle, a sticker is located on the upper section of the windscreen to remind
you of this.
displayed on the instrument panel until the doors have been locked. Depending on
the vehicle, a sticker is located on the upper section of the windscreen to remind
you of this.
Conditions for maintaining the braking force
The following conditions must be met:
- the driver's door is closed;
and
- the driver's seat belt 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.
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.
The warning light disappears from the instrument panel.
disappears from the instrument panel.