Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz 2002 S 430 Operator's Manual

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and controls

Parking brake

cluster display

P42.20-2001-27

Practical hints

To engage, firmly depress parking brake pedal. When

the electronic key is in starter switch position 2, the

brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should

come on brightly.

To release the parking brake, pull handle on instrument

panel. The brake warning lamp in the instrument

cluster should go out.

A warning sounds and the parking brake warning

message (see page 314) appears in the multifunction

display, if you start to drive without having released the

parking brake.

Also see brake warning lamp on page 304.

When leaving the vehicle always remove the

electronic key from the starter switch, take the

KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you and

lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended

in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked

vehicle. Children could release the parking brake,

which could result in an accident or serious injury.