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Parking
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cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position P
X
(
page 142).
Y
With the key: turn the key to position 0 in the
X
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
With KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop
X
button (
page 132).
Y
The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this corre-
sponds to key position 1. When the driver's
door is open, this corresponds to key position
0 (
page 132).
Y
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for about three seconds. This func-
tion operates independently of the ECO start/
stop automatic engine switch-off function.
Electric parking brake
General notes
G
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
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 if there is a malfunction
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 position
X
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. 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,
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 instrument
cluster goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be released:
when the key is in position 1 in the ignition
R
lock (
page 132) or
Y
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button
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