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Driving
- Occasional noises when
the
parking
brake
is
applied and released are normal and are not
a cause
for
concern.
-
When the vehicle is parked, the parking
brake
goes through a self-test cycle at regu-
lar intervals.
Any associated noises are nor-
mal.
Parking
.,.
Press the brake pedal to stop the vehicle .
.,.
Pull
the
switch
@
¢
page
77,
fig. 80
to set the
parking brake
.
.,.
Automatic
transmission:
Move
the selector
lev-
er to
P.
.. Turn
the engine off
¢
.&,
.
..
Manual transmission:
Shift into
1st
gear.
..
When on inclines or declines, turn the steering
wheel so that the vehicle will roll
into
the curb
if
it
begins to move.
A
WARNING
-
-
When you
leave
your vehicle
-
even
if
only
briefly - always remove the ignition key. This
applies particularly when children remain in
the vehicle. Otherwise the
children
could
start the engine, release
the
parking brake
or operate electrical equipment (e.g. power
windows). There is the
risk
of an accident.
-
When
the
vehicle
is
locked, no one - particu-
larly not
children
should remain in the vehi-
cle.
Locked doors make it more difficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle
-
putting lives at
risk.
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the
parking broke is released automatically upon
starting
.
Stopping and applying parking brake
..
Pull
the
switch
@
¢
page
77,
fig. 80
to
apply
the parking brake.
78
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
..
When you start to drive as
usual,
the parking
brake
is
automatically released and your vehicle
begins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signal or stopping in
city traffic on vehicles with an automatic trans-
mission, the parking brake can be applied. The
vehicle does not have to be held with the foot-
brake. The parking brake eliminates the tendency
to creep with a drive range engaged
.
As soon as
you drive off as usual, the parking brake is re-
leased
automatically and
the
vehicle starts to
move
.
Starting on slopes
When starting on
inclines,
the starting assist pre
-
vents the vehicle from unintentionally rolling
back. The braking force of the
parking
brake
is
not
released until sufficient driving force
has
been built up
at
the wheels.
(D
Tips
For safety reasons, the parking brake is
re-
leased automatically
only when the driver's
safety
belt is engaged in the
buckle.
Starting off with a trailer
To
prevent rolling back unintentionally on an in-
cline, do the following:
..
Keep the switch
@
¢
page
77,
fig
.
80
pulled
and depress the accelerator.
The
parking brake
stays
applied
and prevents
the
vehicle from
rolling backward.
.,.
You can release the switch
@
once you
are
sure
that you are developing enough driving force at
the wheels by depressing the accelerator.
Depending on
the
weight of the
rig
(vehicle
and
trailer) and
the
severity of the incline, you may
roll
backwards as you start. You can prevent roll-
ing
backwards by holding the parking brake
switch
@
pulled out and accelerating -
just
as
you would when starting on a hill with a conven-
tional hand brake
.
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