Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS Operator's Manual page 162

Parking
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switched off. The sounds that can be heard while
this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
To apply: push handle :.
X
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.
To release: pull handle :.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be released:
when the SmartKey is in position 1 or 2 in the
R
ignition lock (
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position P
and:
the engine is switched off or
R
the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
R
driver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake from being
automatically applied, pull handle :.
page 135) or
Y
The electric parking brake is also engaged auto-
matically if:
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
R
standstill or
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
R
tionary
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
R
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
the engine is switched off
R
the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
R
driver's door is opened
there is a system malfunction
R
the power supply is insufficient
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
R
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following condi-
tions are met:
the seat belt has been fastened.
R
the engine is running.
R
you accelerate and the transmission is in
R
position D or R.
or
you shift the transmission position from P to
position D or R. You will need to accelerate
more on steeper gradients.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk lid
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
the driver's door is closed.
R
you have shifted out of transmission position
R
P or you have previously driven faster than
2 mph (3 km/h).
Ensure that you do not depress the accelerator
pedal unintentionally. Otherwise the parking
brake will be released and the vehicle will start
to move.