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Manual shut-down
Troubleshooting
Parking brake error
is illuminated
Message regarding a parking brake error
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
Parking on a steep slope
flashing
Notification regarding parking position on a steep
slope
›
Go to another parking spot where there is less of a
slope.
Noise when using the parking brake
Noise when using the parking brake is normal. This is
not a defect.
The vehicle battery is discharged, the parking
brake cannot be switched off
›
Connect the vehicle battery to a power source,
such as the battery of another vehicle.
Emergency braking in case of faulty brake
system
Switching on
Switching off
›
Release the button
.
Or:
›
Depress the accelerator pedal.
Starting and driving ›
›
With the ignition
switched on, press the
brake pedal and at the
same time push the
button.
›
Pull the button
and
hold it.
The vehicle starts to
brake sharply and an
acoustic signal is soun-
ded.
Auto Hold automatic holding function
Auto Hold automatic holding function
Usage
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Functionality
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-
cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-
ents.
Secure and release the vehicle
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
ing Auto Hold.
is illuminated in the instrument
cluster. The brake pedal can be released.
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake.
instrument cluster.
Operating conditions
✓ The driver's door is closed.
✓ The engine is running or has been switched off by
the START-STOP system.
✓ Auto Hold is activated.
✓ On vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the selec-
tor lever is not in mode.
Settings
Activation/deactivation
›
Press the
button.
Activation displayed in the button by the illumina-
tion of the
symbol.
NOTICE
Disable Auto Hold to allow the vehicle to roll if nec-
essary when driving through a car wash.
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is illuminated in the
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