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● Be careful when driving over potholes, entran-
ces and exits of driveways, slopes, curbs, and
other protruding objects that may damage the
bottom components of the vehicle, such as
bumpers, spoilers, chassis, engine, and the ex-
haust system.
Observe any country-specific regulations
for parking.
Electronic parking brake
Operating the electronic parking
brake
Fig. 97 In the centre console: button for the elec-
tronic parking brake
Switching on
– When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold
the
button.
– The indicator lamp
Fig. 97
→
the red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster light up when the electronic parking
brake is switched on.
– Release the button.
Switching off
– Switch on the ignition.
– Depress the brake pedal and press the
ton. Or when the engine is running, gently
press the accelerator without pressing the
brake pedal.
– The indicator lamp
Fig. 97
→
the red indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster go out.
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Automatic switch-off when driving off
The electronic parking brake is released automat-
ically when driving off if one of the following sit-
uations occurs when the driver door is closed.
– Vehicles with an automatic gearbox: A position
is engaged or changed.
– Vehicles with a manual gearbox: The clutch is
depressed fully before driving off.
Moving off on steep uphill gradients or with
increased vehicle weight
You can prevent the electronic parking brake
from switching off automatically by pulling up
the
moving off.
If higher engine power is required to pull away,
the electronic parking brake will not be switched
off until you release the
Automatic switch-on if the driver does not
leave the vehicle correctly
If the system detects that the driver has not exi-
ted the vehicle correctly, the electronic parking
brake may switch itself on automatically.
Emergency braking function
The emergency braking function should be used
only in those situations where the vehicle cannot
be stopped using the foot brake
– Pull and hold the
brakes strongly. An acoustic warning sounds at
the same time.
Improper use of electronic parking brake may
cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
in the button and
● Never use the electronic parking brake, ex-
cept in an emergency. The electronic parking
brake is not designed for braking the vehicle.
The braking distance is considerably longer
as only the rear wheels are braked in some
cases. To brake the vehicle, always use the
foot brake.
● If the engine is running and a gear is engag-
ed, be careful not to press the accelerator
but-
unintentionally. Otherwise, the vehicle may
start moving even if the electronic parking
brake is switched on!
in the button and
button and holding it continuously while
button.
button. The vehicle
WARNING
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