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CONTROLS
The parking brake is engaged when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
With Emergency Stop Assistant
Briefly pull the switch to trigger the
Emergency Stop Assistant.
Additional information:
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 185.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake manually
1.
Turn on drive-ready state.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on
the brake pedal or selector lever position P
is set.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Releasing the parking brake
automatically
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive off.
The LED and the indicator light go out.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
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1.
Turn on standby state.
2.
Pull the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is
set and then push.
This process may take a few seconds. Some
mechanical sounds associated with this proc-
ess are normal.
The indicator light is no longer illumi-
nated as soon as the parking brake is
ready for operation again.
Automatic Hold
Principle
Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati-
cally setting and releasing the brake, such as
when moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when
it is stationary.
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-
cle from rolling back when driving off.
General information
The parking brake is automatically engaged
under the following conditions:
▷
Drive-ready state is switched off.
▷
The driver's door is opened while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
▷
The moving vehicle is brought to a stand-
still using the parking brake.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
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