Electric parking brake function (applying automatically)
The electric parking brake is applied if the transmission is in position P and one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
To prevent application: pull the handle of the electric parking brake. In the following situations, the electric parking brake is also applied:
This is the case if one of the following conditions is also fulfilled:
When the electric parking brake is applied, the red (USA) or (Canada) indicator lamp appears in the instrument cluster. The electric parking brake is not automatically applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO start/stop function. Electric parking brake function (releasing automatically) The electric parking brake is released when the following conditions are fulfilled:
If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt buckle of the driver's seat, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
When the electric parking brake is released, the red(USA) or(Canada) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Applying/releasing the electric parking brake manually Applying
The electric parking brake is only securely applied if the indicator lamp is lit continuously. Releasing
Emergency braking
Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended period If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than four weeks, the disconnected battery may be damaged by deep discharge. If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six weeks, it may suffer disuse damage. Further information can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop. |
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