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How do you deactivate the electric handbrake on the Renault 4 Grand Scenic in winter?

Model: Renault Scenic MK IV, Scenic 4, MK 4, Scenic IV - Years 2016-2022
Part: Parking brake

Let's see how to deactivate the handbrake of the Renault Grand Scenic 4 in the winter period. Press the start button: it is not necessary to start the engine, and keep the brake pedal pressed with the left foot. Press the handbrake button down, and make sure that the handbrake light on the instrument panel is off. The electric handbrake is automatically deactivated when accelerating with the gear engaged. For restarting, if the temperature is excessively cold and the handbrake button is stuck, you can try gently heating it with a hairdryer.

Posted on 24 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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