Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual page 183

To release: pull handle :.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
if the SmartKey is in position 1 in the
R
ignition lock or
if the ignition was switched on using the
R
Start/Stop button.
To ensure that you do not roll backwards
when pulling away on an uphill slope, engage
the electric parking brake (
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is applied
automatically:
if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
R
standstill or
if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
R
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
the engine is switched off.
R
the driver's door is open and the seat belt
R
is not fastened.
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
R
period.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released
automatically when all of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
the engine is running.
R
the transmission is in position D or R.
R
the seat belt has been fastened.
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
R
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
the driver's door is closed.
R
you have shifted out of transmission
R
position P or you have previously driven
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h)
Emergency braking
page 160).
Y
While driving, push handle : of the electric
X
parking brake.
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
i
The vehicle is braked for as long as the
handle of the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
a warning tone sounds.
R
the
R
appears
the red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
R
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged.
Release Park. Brake message
Parking
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