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– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Depending on the stopping situation, the
parking brake is engaged automatically.
Steptronic transmission: in some parking
situations, the parking brake is automati-
cally engaged, when selector lever posi-
tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park-
ing brake is released automatically when
you leave the selector lever position P.
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
The indicator light lights up red, a
signal sounds and the brake lights
light up.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete
stop, the parking brake is engaged.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Steptronic transmission: press the
switch while the brake is pressed or se-
lector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release in cars with
Steptronic transmission
For automatic release, step on the accelera-
tor pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is automatically released
when you step on the accelerator under the
following conditions:
– Engine on.
– Drive mode engaged.
– Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions,
secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
iting.
A Check Control message is displayed.
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