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Your vehicle is equipped with an e lectromechani -
cal parking brake. The parking brake is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling unintentional -
ly and replaces the hand brake.
In addition to the norma l functions of a tradi -
tional hand brake, the electromechanica l parking
brake provides various convenience and safety
functions.
When starting from rest
- The integ ral starting assist helps you w hen
driving by automatically releasing the parking
brake
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- When starting on inclines, the starting assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentiona lly roll-
ing back . The braking force of the parking brake
is not released until sufficient driving force has
been built up at the wheels.
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures that the vehicle can
be slowed down even if the normal brakes fai l
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Emergency broking function.
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WARNING
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Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver-
tently if the vehicle is stat ionary but the en-
gine is running and a gear is selected. Other-
w ise the vehicle will start to move immediate-
ly and could result in a crash.
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Tips
- If the parking brake is applied with the igni-
tion switched off, the indicator lights in the
switch and -
(USA models)/ .
(Cana-
da models) in the instrument cluster will go
out after a certain period of t ime.
- Occasiona l noises when the park ing brake is
applied and re leased a re normal and a re not
a cause for concern.
- When the vehicle is parked, the park ing
brake goes th rough a se lf-test cycle at regu-
lar int ervals. Any associated noises are nor-
mal.
Parking
• Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
D r iving
• Pull the switch ~ to set the parking brake .
• Place the selector lever in P.
• Turn the engine off
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• Turn the steering wheel when parking on in-
clines so that the wheels w ill roll into the curb
if the vehicle starts moving .
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WARNING
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- Always take the vehicle key with you when
leaving the vehicle, even for a sho rt period
of t ime. This applies particularly when chil-
d ren remain in the vehicle. Otherwise chil-
dren cou ld start the engine, release t he
parking brake or operate e lectrical equip-
ment such as power windows, which in-
creases the risk of an accident.
- No one should remain in the vehicle when it
is locked, especially chi ldr en. Locked doors
make it more d ifficult for emergency work-
ers to get into the vehicle, wh ich puts lives
at risk.
Starting from a stop
The start assist function ensures that the park-
ing broke is released automatically upon start-
ing.
Stopping and setting the parking brake
• Pull the switch ~ to set the parking brake .
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
• When you press the acce lerator peda l, the
parking brake is automatica lly re leased and
your veh icle begins to move .
The parking brake can be set if you must stop the
vehicle at a stop light or in traffic. The vehicle
does not have to be held with the brake pedal.
The parking brake elim inates the tendency to
creep when a selector lever posit ion is engaged.
The parking brake releases automatically and the
vehicle begins to move as soon as you press the
accelerator pedal as usual.
Starting on hills
When starting on incl ines, the hill start assist
prevents the vehicle from unintentionally
rolling
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