Parking - Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual

If you want the automatic transmission to
remain in neutral N, e.g. when having the
vehicle cleaned in an automatic car wash with
a towing system:
With the key:
Switch the ignition on.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
X
the ignition lock.
With the Start/Stop button:
Switch the ignition on.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Remove the Start/Stop button from the
X
ignition lock.
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in
X
the ignition lock.
The engine can be switched off while the vehi-
cle is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for about three seconds.
This function operates independently of the
ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off
function.
Electric parking brake
General notes
G WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
R
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
start the engine
R
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or if there is a malfunc-
tion in the system, it may not be possible to
apply the released parking brake.
If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
X
level ground and secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
X
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
X
engage first gear.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
if there is a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a func-
tion check at regular intervals when the
engine is switched off. Noises that occur are
normal.

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