WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy braking may
cause vapour bubbles to form in the brake system.
Troubleshooting
Brake fluid level is too low
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Worn brake pads
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Drive to a specialist garage, exercising appropriate cau-
tion.
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can impair the
braking effect.
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Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic conditions
allow it.
When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster motor
does not work
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Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
Starting-off and Driving ›
Electric parking brake
Operation
WARNING
Risk of the vehicle rolling away automatically!
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is
▶
activated and
lights up in the instrument cluster.
WARNING
Risk of switch locking!
The recessed grip for the fingers in front of the button
▶
must remain empty.
NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Ensure that the parking brake is switched off if it is necessary
▶
for the vehicle to roll, e.g. when driving through a car wash.
Manual switch on
›
Pull on the
The indicator light
and
the instrument cluster.
Switching on automatically
The parking brake turns on automatically after turning off the ig-
nition.
Electric parking brake
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button and hold it.
in the switch
A
with PARK light up together in