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Start and driving
pulling up the
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›
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Fig. 255 switch when
starting off.
The electronic parking brake is not discon-
nected until the button is released. This
can facilitate starting off when a heavy load
is towed
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page 301.
Automatic activation of the electronic
parking brake when exiting the vehicle in-
correctly
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated auto-
matically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly
if:
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The selector lever is in the D/S or R position
or in the Tiptronic selector gate.
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AND: the vehicle is stationary.
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AND: the driver door is open.
Emergency braking function
Only use the emergency brake function if you
are unable to stop the vehicle with the foot
brake
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.
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Pull and hold the
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›
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Fig. 255 button in
this position to forcefully stop the vehicle. At
the same time, an acoustic warning can be
heard.
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To stop the braking process, release the
button or press the accelerator.
WARNING
The improper use of the electronic parking
brake can cause accidents and serious in-
jury.
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Ne
ver use the electronic parking brake to
stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.
The braking distance may be considerably
longer. Always use the foot brake.
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Never accelerate from the engine when a
gear range or a gear is engaged and the
engine is running. The vehicle could move,
even if the electronic parking brake is acti-
vated.
CAUTION
To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally
moving when parking it, first apply the
electr
onic parking brake and then remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
Note
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In vehicles with a manual gearbo
x, re-
leasing the clutch and accelerating at the
same time automatically disconnects the
electronic parking brake.
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If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be
possible to disconnect the electronic park-
ing brake. Use the jump-start
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page 59.
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When the electronic parking brake is ap-
plied or released, noises may be heard.
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The system performs aut
omatic and au-
dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi-
cle if some time elapses without the elec-
tronic parking brake being used.
Using the handbrake
Fig. 256
Handbrake between the front seats.
The handbrake should be applied firmly to
pr
e
v
ent the vehicle from accidentally rolling
away.
Always apply the handbrake when you leave
your vehicle and when you park.
Applying the handbrake
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Pull the handbrake lever up firmly
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Fig. 256.
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