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120 Driving and parking
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
Applying/releasing the electric parking
brake manually
Applying
Push handle 1.
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The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐
tor lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
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The electric parking brake is only securely
applied if the indicator lamp is lit continu‐
ously.
Releasing
Switch on the ignition.
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Pull handle 1.
#
The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐
tor lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Emergency braking
Press and hold handle 1.
#
As long as the vehicle is driving, the
Release Parking Brake
message is displayed
and the red ! indicator lamp flashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
applied. The red F (USA) or ! (Can‐
ada) indicator lamp lights up in the instru‐
ment cluster.
Notes on parking the vehicle for an extended
period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than six
weeks, it may suffer damage through disuse.
The 12 V battery may also be impaired or dam‐
aged by heavy discharging.
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Further information can be obtained at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Driving and driving safety systems
Driving systems and your responsibility
Your vehicle is equipped with driving systems
which assist you in driving, parking and maneu‐
Please
vering the vehicle. The driving systems are only
aids. They are not a substitute for your attention
to the surroundings and do not relieve you of
your responsibility pertaining to road traffic law.
The driver is always responsible for maintaining
a safe distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle
speed, for braking in good time and for staying
in lane. Pay attention to the traffic conditions at
all times and intervene when necessary. Be
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