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Driving
is a fault in the brake system. Obtain profes-
siona
l assistance immediately ››› page 278,
Checking the brake fluid level.
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If the brake warning lamp lights up to-
gether with the ABS warning lamp , the
regulation function of the ABS could be mal-
functioning. As a result, the rear wheels can
lock relatively easily when braking. If the rear
wheels lock this could result in loss of vehicle
control! If possible, reduce your speed and
drive carefully to a specialised workshop
close by to check the brake system. During
the following journey, avoid sudden braking
and manoeuvres.
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If the ABS warning lamp does not go out
or if it lights while driving, the ABS is mal-
functioning. The vehicle can only be stopped
using normal braking without ABS. The pro-
tection provided by the ABS is not available.
Visit a specialised workshop as soon as pos-
sible.
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If lights, alone or accompanied by a
warning message on the instrument panel
display, please go immediately to a special-
ised workshop to check the brake pads and to
replace them if they are worn.
Electronic parking brake
Fig. 201 Detailed view of the centre console:
el
ectr
onic
parking brake switch
Applying the electronic parking brake
The p
ark
in
g brake can be applied whenever
the vehicle is at a standstill, even when the
ignition is switched off. Always apply the
parking brake when you leave your vehicle
and when you park.
●
Pull button
until the control lamp on
the b
utt
on lights
up.
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The parking brake is applied when the con-
trol lamp lights up on the instrument pan-
el ››› page 187.
Disengaging the electronic parking brake
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Switch the ignition on.
●
Press button
. At the same time, press
the br
ak
e ped
al hard or gently press the ac-
celerator pedal with the engine switched on.
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The control lamps on the button and
on the instrument panel go out.
Automatic release of the electronic parking
brake on starting the engine
The electronic parking brake is automatically
released when the vehicle starts moving, if
the driver door is closed and the driver is
wearing his/her seat belt. In addition, in ve-
hicles with a manual gearbox the clutch ped-
al should also be pressed to the floor before
starting the engine so that the system recog-
nises that the parking brake should be re-
leased.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency braking function if
the vehicle cannot be stopped with the brake
pedal ›››
!
●
Pull button
h
ard to stop the vehicle. The
w
arnin
g display will be accompanied by the
corresponding audible warning.
●
To stop the braking process, release the
button or press the accelerator.
WARNING
The incorrect use of the electronic parking
brake m
ay result in serious accident.
●
Never use the electronic parking brake to
brake the vehicle except in an emergency.
The braking distance is considerably longer,
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