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Braking and parking
Automatic activation of the electronic
parking br
ake when turning the ignition off
In vehicles with manual transmission, the
electronic parking brake is activated auto-
matically when turning the ignition off. This
function can be deactivated through the Info-
tainment system
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page 93.
Emergency brake 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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Fig. 196 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
br
ake can cause accidents and serious in-
jury.
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Never use the electronic parking brake to
stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.
Braking distances can be considerably lon-
ger, since, under certain circumstances,
only the rear wheels brake. 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-
v
ated.
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When the electronic parking brake is
switched on or off, there is a slight move-
ment of the brake pedal. Be careful not to
position your foot under the pedal.
CAUTION
To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally
mo
ving when parking it, first apply the
electronic parking brake and then remove
your foot from the brake pedal.
Note
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In v
ehicles with a manual gearbox, re-
leasing the clutch and accelerating at the
same time automatically disconnects the
electronic parking brake.
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If the 12-volt vehicle battery is flat, it will
not be possible to switch off the electronic
parking brake. Use the jump-start
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page 53.
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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 automatic and au-
dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi-
cle if some time elapses without the elec-
tronic parking brake being used.
Auto Hold Function
Fig. 197
In the lower part of the centre con-
sol
e: Auto Hold function button.
The Auto Hold
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Fig. 197 button's indicator
lamp remains on while the Auto Hold function
is switched on.
Once connected, the Auto Hold function as-
sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station-
ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri-
od of time with the engine running, for exam-
ple, when going up a slope, when stopped at
traffic lights or in heavy traffic with intermit-
tent stops.
When connected, the Auto Hold function au-
tomatically prevents the vehicle from rolling
when stationary without pressing the brake
pedal.
After detecting that the vehicle is stationary
and the brake pedal has been released, the
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