Parking Brake - Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator's Manual

Parking
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Using the SmartKey:
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
X
Key in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
Remove the Start/Stop button from the
X
ignition lock.
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
X
depressed.
Shift to neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart-
X
Key in the ignition lock.
The engine can be switched off while the vehi-
cle is in motion by pressing and holding the
Start/Stop button for about three seconds.
This function operates independently of the
ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-off
function.

Parking brake

G WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels could lock. There is an
increased danger of skidding and accidents.
Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi-
cle when the service brake is faulty. Do not
apply the parking brake too firmly. If the
wheels lock, release the parking brake until
the wheels begin turning again.
WARNING
G
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
R
parking position P.
start the engine.
R
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment 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.
If you brake the vehicle with the parking
brake, the brake lamps will not light up.
To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
X
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
To release: depress the brake pedal and
X
keep it depressed.
Pull release handle :.
X
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $ (USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.