The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.

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Switching off automatically
The system switches off and the LED goes out:
▷ After approx. 165 ft/50 m when driving forward.
▷ After approx. 22 mph/35 km/h when driving
forward.
Switch on the system again if nece ...
End of warning
The warning ends:
Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.
When returning to your own lane.
When braking hard.
When using the turn signal.
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For Canadian customers
Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety- related defect to Transport Canada, Defect
Investigations and Recalls, may telephone
the toll-free hotline 1-800-333-0510. You can
also obtain o ...
