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Dr
iv
ing
"' Pull
on the switch
@
¢
fig.
92 to apply the
parking brake
.
The indicator lights in the switch
and
.
(USA models)/
.
(Canada mode ls) in
the inst rument cluste
r
illum inate.
"'
With the ign ition switched on, step on the
brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and press
the switch
@
at the same t ime to release the
parking brake
.
The indicator lights in the switch
and
.
(USA models)/
.
(Canada mode ls) in
the instr ument cluster go out.
Your veh icle is equipped w ith an electromechan i-
cal parking brake. The par king brake is designed
to prevent the veh icle from rolling unintentional-
ly and replaces the hand brake.
In addition to the norma
l
funct ions of a tradit ion-
a
l
hand bra ke, the e lectromechan ical pa rking
brake provides var ious convenience and safety
f unctions.
When start ing f rom rest
-
The integral starting assist helps you when
driv ing by automat ically releasing the parking
brake
¢
page 78, Starting from rest.
-
When sta rting on inclines
,
the starting assist
prevents the vehicle from un intent ionally roll-
ing back. The bra king for ce of
t
he par king brake
is
not
released
unt
il sufficien
t
driv ing fo rce has
been built up at the wheels
.
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures that the vehicle ca
n
be slowed down even if the
normal
brakes fa
il
¢
page
79,
Emergency braking.
A
WARNING
If a drive range is eng age
d
with the vehicle
stationary and the engine running, you mus
t
in no instance accelerate careless
ly.
Otherwise
the vehicle will start to move immed iate ly-
risk of an accident.
(D
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 t he instrument cluster will go
out after a certa in period of time.
78
- Occasional noises when the pa rking brake is
applied an
d
re leased a re norma
l
and are not
a cause for concern
.
-
Whe
n
the vehicle is pa rked, the park ing
brake goes through a self-test cycle at regu-
lar intervals. Any associated noises are nor-
ma
l.
Parking
"'
Press the brake pedal to stop the veh icle
.
"'
Pull the sw itch
@
¢
page
77,
fig
.
92 to set the
parking brake
.
"'
Move the se lector lever to P.
"'
Turn the engine off
¢
_&
.
"'
When on inclines or de clines,
tu
rn the steering
wheel so that the veh icle 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 pa rticularly when children remain in
the vehicle
.
Otherwise the ch ild ren could
start t he engine, release the parking brake
or operate elect rical equipment (e.g. power
w indows). There is
t
he risk of an accident.
-
When the veh icle is locked, no one - part icu-
larly
not
chi ld ren shou ld remain in the ve
hi-
cle. Locked doors m ake it more d ifficul
t
for
emergency workers to get into the veh icle
-
putting lives at risk.
Starting from rest
The star ting assist function ensures that the
parking brake is released automatically upon
starting
.
Stopping and applying parking brake
"'
Pull the sw itch
@
¢
page
77,
fig
.
92 to apply
the par king brake.
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
"'
When you sta rt to dr ive as usual, the park ing
bra ke is automatically released and
your
vehicle
beg ins to move.
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