Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual page 164

Electric parking brake
General notes
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WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
R
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
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 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 the system is malfunc-
tioning, it may not be possible to apply the
released parking brake.
If this is the case, park the vehicle only on
X
level ground and secure it to prevent it from
rolling away.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
X
shift the automatic transmission to position
P.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
X
engage first gear.
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. Contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a function
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,
red indicator lamp ! lights up on the
instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake can also be applied
when the key is removed.
To release: pull handle :.
X
Red indicator lamp ! on the instrument
cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can be released only:
when the key is in position 1 or 2 in the igni-
R
tion lock ( page 133) or
Y
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
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
applied automatically, pull handle :.
The electric parking brake is also applied auto-
matically if:
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
R
standstill or
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
R
tionary or
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
R
stationary
Parking
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