Parking brake – applying
The electric parking brake helps to keep the vehicle stationary when it is parked.
Applying the electric parking brake
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
Push the control.
The 
symbol in the instrument panel flashes while the parking brake is being applied and glows steadily when the parking brake has been fully applied.
symbol in the instrument panel flashes while the parking brake is being applied and glows steadily when the parking brake has been fully applied.Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
When the vehicle is parked, the gear selector must be in position P.
Note
- In an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is moving by holding in the control. Braking will be interrupted when the accelerator pedal is depressed or the control is released.
- An audible signal will sound during this procedure if the vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).