Foot on the brake

Questions about the Foot on the brake symbol

What does the Foot on the brake symbol mean on Peugeot cars?

Stays on when there is not enough, or no, pressure on the brake pedal. With the automatic gearbox and engine running you must press the brake to leave P before releasing the parking brake, and it may be needed to leave N. It also stays on if you try to release the parking brake without pressing the brake pedal.

What does the Foot on the brake symbol mean on Citroën cars?

Lit steadily: insufficient or no pressure on the brake pedal. Press the brake pedal before releasing the parking brake or moving out of P.

Does the Foot on the brake symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Peugeot cars it means: Press the brake pedal. On Citroën cars it means: Foot on the brake.

What does the Foot on the brake symbol look like?

Dark circle containing a foot on a pedal, between brackets. It is also called “Brake pedal reminder”, “Foot on brake” and “Press brake”.

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