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Fig. 258 Parking brake operation
Read and observe
on page 210 first.
The electric parking brake (hereinafter referred as a parking brake) replaces
the handbrake. This secures the vehicle when stopping and parking against un-
wanted movement.
The parking brake can be used when the ignition is on or off.
Switching on
›
Pull the button in the direction of arrow
symbol in the button and warning light
Automatic shut-off
The parking brake switches off automatically when starting, as long as the
driver's door is closed and the driver has fastened the seat belt.
Should the vehicle start to roll away when starting on a downhill slope, step on
the accelerator or switch on the parking brake.
Turning off the parking brake can be prevented if, before starting, the but-
ton is pulled and held in the direction of arrow
turns off after releasing the button.
Manual shut-down
›
With the ignition switched on, press the brake pedal and at the same time
push the button in the direction of arrow
›
With the engine running, press either the brake or accelerator pedal and
press the button in the direction of arrow
The
symbol in the button and the warning light
go out.
» Fig. 258
and hold until the
1
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
» Fig.
258. The parking brake
1
» Fig.
258.
2
.
2
in the instrument cluster
Emergency braking function
If, while driving, a fault occurs in the brake system, the parking brake can be
used as an emergency brake
›
Pull the button in the direction of arrow
an audible signal), the vehicle starts to brake strongly.
The braking process is interrupted when the key is released or the accelerator
pedal is actuated.
WARNING
The emergency brake is to be used only in an emergency when the vehi-
■
cle cannot be stopped with the brake pedal.
Do not place any objects in the recessed grip for the finger in front of the
■
parking brake key - the parking brake button could be blocked!
Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, it is not possible to release the parking
■
brake. First connect the vehicle first to a power source, such as the battery of
another vehicle
» page
300, Jump-starting and then turn off the parking brake.
Noise when switching on and off the parking brake is normal and therefore
■
harmless.
Auto Hold function
Read and observe
The Auto Hold function (hereinafter referred to only as system) prevents the
vehicle from rolling unintentionally when stopped. It is, for example, not neces-
sary to secure the vehicle with the brake pedal or parking brake at traffic
lights.
»
.
and
» Fig. 258
1
Fig. 259
The Auto-Hold function button
on page 210 first.
Starting-off and Driving
hold (you hear
211
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