Mercedes-Benz SLC 2018 Operator's Manual page 134

Parking
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cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position j
X
( page 123).
Y
With the SmartKey : turn the SmartKey to
X
position u in the ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
With KEYLESS-GO: press the KEYLESS-GO
X
Start/Stop button (
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
If the driver's door is closed, this is the same
as SmartKey position 1. If the driver's door
is open, this is the same as SmartKey position
u ( page 116).
Y
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for about three seconds. This func-
tion operates independently of the ECO start/
stop automatic engine switch-off function.
Electric parking brake
General notes
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
R
parking 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
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
page 116).
Y
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction 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 rolling
away.
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
j.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake performs a function
test at regular intervals while the engine is
switched off. The sounds that can be heard while
this is occurring are normal.
Applying or releasing manually
To engage: push handle :.
X
When the electric parking brake is engaged,
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 in the
R
ignition lock ( page 116) or
Y
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button