Parking - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. 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.
Engaging and releasing manually
To engage: push handle :.
X
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, 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.
To release: switch on the ignition.
X
Pull handle :.
X
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
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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.
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 seat belt is not inserted in the
R
belt buckle and the driver's door is open.
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 driver's seat belt is 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 P or you have
R
previously driven faster than 2 mph
(3 km/h).
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The electric parking brake can only be
released automatically on vehicles with
automatic transmission.

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