Parking; Electric Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Operator's Manual

The transmission remains in N if:
the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
R
you use the E‑SELECT lever to shift the
R
transmission to N before switching the
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information on transmission posi-
tion N when operating with a SmartKey is
available in the "Car wash" section
( page 223).
Y

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.
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 roll-
ing away.
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
X
tion P.
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. Con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
Applying/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 instrument cluster.
i
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is in position 0.
Pull handle :.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
i
The electric parking brake can only then
be released when the ignition is switched
on using the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the electric parking brake
automatically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when the following conditions are
simultaneously fulfilled:
the engine is running
R
the transmission is in position D or R.
R
the hood is closed.
R
your seat belt is fastened.
R
you accelerate.
R
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.

Parking

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