Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 224

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 if there is a malfunc-
tion 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 from
rolling 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
if there is a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a func-
tion 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 in the
instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is removed.
To release: pull handle :.
X
The red ! indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
when the key is in position 1 or 2 in the
R
ignition lock ( page 187) or
Y
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button
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 engaged
automatically if:
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
R
standstill or
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
R
stationary
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
R
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
there is a system malfunction
R
the power supply is insufficient
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
R
The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
The electric parking brake is not automati-
cally applied if the engine is switched off by
the ECO start/stop function.
Parking
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