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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
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release the parking brake
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shift the automatic transmission out of
park position j
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start the engine
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
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If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
j.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a function
test at regular intervals while the engine is
switched off. The sounds that can be heard
while this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
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To apply: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
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To release: pull handle :.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
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if the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in
the ignition lock (Y page 125) or
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if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position
j and:
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the engine is switched off or
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the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake from
being automatically applied, pull handle :.
The electric parking brake is also applied auto-
matically if:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brings
the vehicle to a standstill or
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The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
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Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
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The engine is switched off
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The driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
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There is a system malfunction
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The power supply is insufficient
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The vehicle is stationary for a long period of
time
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out.
Parking
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Driving and parking
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