Peugeot 3008 Parking Brake Fault
The Peugeot 3008 electronic parking brake can be automatically applied when the engine is switched off by pressing the start / stop button and is released automatically when the driver moves off (providing the doors are properly closed).
The driver can take over from automatic operation to manual operation of the parking brake by pulling the control lever up to apply the parking brake and pushing the lever down while depressing the foot brake to release it. Note: The parking brake will not release unless the brake pedal is depressed.
The parking brake warning light 
illuminates in the dashboard instrument display and on the parking brake lever to confirm the electronic parking brake has been applied. The warning light will go out once the parking brake has been fully released.
Electric Parking Brake Operating Faults
There are various warning lights that may illuminate alongside the electric parking brake symbol along with a warning message displayed on the instrument display. These are the warning lights combinations and messages plus Peugeot’s recommended action to take.
| Warnings | Messages / Actions |
|---|---|
 | Warning message Parking brake fault will be displayed. • Automatic parking brake release is not available. • If automatic release is attempted, a message is displayed upon acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release. |
 | Warning message Parking brake fault will be displayed. Secondary braking (parking brake) does not have full power. • If automatic release is not available, a message is displayed upon acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release of the parking brake. |
 | Warning message Parking brake fault will be displayed. Automatic parking brake application is not available: use the manual control lever. • The electric parking brake can only be used manually. • If automatic release is also not available, a message is displayed upon acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release. |
 | Warning message Parking brake fault will be displayed. The control lever is faulty if manual application and release of the parking brake do not work, . • The automatic functions must be used at all times. They are automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever. • You can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running. |
 | Warning message Parking brake fault will be displayed. 1. Electric parking brake has a fault. The manual and automatic functions may not operate. When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle: • Pull and hold the manual control lever for around 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning light illuminates in the dashboard instrument panel. 2. If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle secure by: • Parking on a level surface. • Leaving the vehicle in gear with a manual gearbox or for an automatic gearbox, select position P. • If possible, place a chock against one of the wheels. |
 | Warning message Parking brake fault will be displayed. Electric parking brake does not have full performance to securely hold the vehicle in all situations. Make the vehicle safe by: • Parking on a level surface. • Leaving the vehicle in gear with a manual gearbox, or for an automatic gearbox, select position P. • If possible, place a chock against one of the wheels. When starting the vehicle, the flashing of the P warning lights indicates that the parking brake is not correctly applied. As soon as safely possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake. Depress the foot brake and use the parking brake manual control lever. |
 | Warning message Battery fault will be displayed. • Battery charge is very low and requires immobilisation of the vehicle on a level surface. Leave the vehicle in gear with a manual gearbox, or for an automatic gearbox, select position P. • Ideally, place a chock against one of the wheels. • Once the battery is completely discharged, the electric parking brake controls do not operate. In order to release the parking brake, contact a qualified Peugeot workshop. |
Parking in Cold Conditions
When parking your vehicle in very cold conditions, it’s recommended that the parking brake is not applied. On occasions, the parking brake can become frozen and will not release.
This can happen if parking brake components become wet whilst driving, then leaving the vehicle parked with the parking brake applied for an extended period, or if the vehicle has been kept in a warm, humid garage overnight, condensation may form on parking brake components and freeze.
To immobilise your car, leave the vehicle in gear with a manual gearbox, or for an automatic gearbox, select position P. If possible, place a chock against one of the wheels.
Peugeot 3008 dashboard warning lights