Parking - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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The electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying/releasing manually
Applying
Push handle :.
X
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the F (USA only) or ! (Canada only)
red indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
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The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
Releasing
Pull handle :.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i
You can only release the electric parking
brake when the SmartKey is in position 1
or 2 in the ignition lock.
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 or
if Active Parking Assist is holding the
R
vehicle at a standstill
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.
there is a system malfunction.
R
the power supply is insufficient.
R
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.
i
The electric parking brake is not
automatically engaged if the engine is
switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is
automatically released if all of the following
conditions are met:
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 tailgate
must be closed.

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