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Parking
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when the key is in position 1 in the igni-
R
tion lock (
Y
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is applied auto-
matically:
if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
R
standstill or
if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
R
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
the engine is switched off
R
the driver's seat belt is not inserted in the
R
belt buckle and the driver's door is open
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
R
The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
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The electric parking brake is not automat-
ically applied if the engine is switched off by
the ECO start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when all of the following conditions
are fulfilled:
the engine is running
R
the transmission is in position D or R
R
the driver's seat belt is fastened
R
you depress the accelerator pedal
R
If the transmission is in position R, the boot lid
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
the driver's door is closed
R
you have shifted out of P or you have pre-
R
viously driven faster than 3 km/h
page 141) or
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The electric parking brake can only be
released automatically in vehicles with
automatic transmission.
Ensure that you do not depress the acceler-
ator pedal unintentionally. Otherwise, the
parking brake will be released and the vehicle
will start to move.
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
While driving, push handle : of the electric
X
parking brake.
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The vehicle is braked for as long as the
handle of the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
a warning tone sounds
R
the
Release parking brake
Release parking brake
R
appears
the red ! indicator lamp in the instru-
R
ment cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a stand-
still, the electric parking brake is applied.
Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged
by exhaustive discharging.
Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
X
trickle charger.
i
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer dam-
age as a result of lack of use.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
X
seek advice.
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