When does the assisted parking brake go out?
The brake will be released as soon as the vehicle starts and accelerates. Before leaving the vehicle, check that the assisted parking brake is fully applied. Warning light 2 on switch 1 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.
What does the stop and start parking brake do?
Special feature relating to the Stop and Start function: in the event of unfastening the driver’s seat belt before the engine goes to standby using the Stop and Start function, make sure the parking brake is engaged: warning light } will come on the instrument panel to confirm this. Risk of loss of immobilisation.
How do you activate the electronic parking brake?
With the ignition on, depress the brake pedal then press switch 1: warning light 2 and warning light } go out. To manually activate the electronic parking brake, (when stopping at a red light, or stopping when the engine is running, etc.): pull and release switch 1. The brake is released as soon as the vehicle is started up again.
When does the parking brake light go out?
After the engine is switched off, indicator light 2 goes out several minutes after the electronic parking brake has been applied and indicator light } goes out when the vehicle is locked. To indicate that the electronic parking brake is released, a beep sounds and the message “Apply parking brake” appears on the instrument panel:
Can a parking brake light be activated by ABS?
Usually, the brake fluid level sensor and the parking brake are the only two items that can activate the BRAKE light. But, not all vehicles are the same, and some of the earliest ABS systems would trigger both lights simultaneously for any ABS fault.
What to do if your parking brake light is still on?
Tip: New vehicles may be equipped with an electronic parking brake that is engaged and released simply by pressing a button on the dashboard. The button is marked with the same symbol as the parking brake light on the instrument cluster. Press this button to release the parking brake. Step 2: Check to see if the brake light is still illuminated.
Where is the parking brake button on a new car?
Make sure it is at the top of its travel. Tip: New vehicles may be equipped with an electronic parking brake that is engaged and released simply by pressing a button on the dashboard. The button is marked with the same symbol as the parking brake light on the instrument cluster. Press this button to release the parking brake.
How to disengage an electronic parking brake if the engine is started?
Once the engine is started you can disengage the electronic parking brake. The three answers below don’t even come close to having a clue as to what it is you are referring to. Quite simply you have to charge or boost the battery.