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In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
R
there is a system malfunction
R
the power supply is insufficient
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulfilled:
R
The engine is running
R
The seat belt tongue is engaged in the belt
buckle
R
the transmission is in position h or k and
you depress the accelerator pedal or shift
from position j to h or k
R
if the transmission is in position k, the trunk
lid must be closed
If the seat belt tongue is not engaged in the seat
belt buckle, the following conditions must be
fulfilled:
R
the driver's door and front-passenger door
are closed
R
you move the transmission out of position j
or you have previously driven at a speed
above 2 mph (3 km/h)
R
if the transmission is in position k, the trunk
lid must be closed
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) indi-
cator lamp goes out in the instrument cluster.
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an emer-
gency by using the electric parking brake.
X
While driving, push handle : of the electric
parking brake (Y page 129).
The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
handle : of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle : is depressed, the greater the brak-
ing force.
During braking:
R
a warning tone sounds
R
the Please Release Parking BrakePlease Release Parking Brake mes-
sage appears
R
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
General notes
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek
advice.
Trickle charging the on-board electrical
system battery
The battery may drain if the vehicle is left sta-
tionary for long periods. In this case, Mercedes-
Benz recommends attaching the trickle charger
to 12 V socket : in the trunk.
i
A trickle charger and further information
can be obtained from a qualified specialist
workshop.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Open the trunk lid.
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Parking
Driving and parking
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