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The electric parking brake is also applied auto-
matically if:
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brings the
vehicle to a standstill or
R
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary
R
Active Parking Assist or the Parking Package
with rear view camera is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
R
the engine is switched off
R
the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
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 automat-
ically when all of 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, on a
level surface, you shift from transmission
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 is closed.
R
You are shifting from transmission position
j or have previously driven at speeds
greater than 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 ! indicator lamp goes out in the instru-
ment 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.
The vehicle is braked for as long as the handle
of the electric parking brake is pressed. The
longer the electric parking brake handle is
depressed, the greater the braking force.
During braking:
R
a warning tone sounds
R
the ReleaseRelease Park.Park. BrakeBrake message appears
R
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp on the instrument cluster
will flash
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
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.
i
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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Parking
Driving and parking
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