Parking - Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT Owner's Manual

Further information on transmission position
N when operating with a key is available under
"Car wash" ( page 238).
Y
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
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 the system is malfunc-
tioning, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
If this is the case, park the vehicle only on
X
level ground and secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
P.
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. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a function
check at regular intervals when the engine is
switched off. Noises that occur are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
To apply: push handle :.
X
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red ! indicator lamp lights up on the
instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be applied
when the key is in position 0.
To release: pull handle :.
X
The red ! indicator lamp on the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be released
if:
the ignition was switched on using the Start/
R
Stop button or
the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock
R
( page 103)
Y
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 :.
The electric parking brake is also applied auto-
matically if:
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
R
standstill or
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
R
tionary

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