Driving
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display
Automatic start/stop deactivated: please
restart engine manually
This message appears if certain conditions have
not been met during the stop phase and the
start/stop system
cannot
start the engine again
automatically. The !START ENGINE STOP! button
must be used to start the engine.
Start/stop system: fault. Function
unavailable. Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the start/stop system.
Drive to a workshop soon and have the fault recti
fied.
Electro-mechanical
parking brake
Operation
The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces
the handbrake.
Fig. 74
Centre console: Parking brake
� To apply the parking brake, pull the switch
�
Fig. 74.
The warning Lamps
.
in the button
and in the infotainment display will light up.
� To release the parking brake, press the brake or
accelerator pedal with the ignition switched on
and simultaneously press the switch. The warn
ing Lamps
.
in the switch and on the display
will go out.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechani
cal parking brake. The parking brake replaces the
conventional handbrake, and is mainly intended
to prevent the vehicle from rolling away acciden
tally.
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However, the electro-mechanical parking brake
also offers a number of convenience and safety
features in addition to the functions of a normal
handbrake.
When driving away
- The parking brake auto release function relea
ses the parking brake automatically when you
wish to start moving ¢
page
67,
Driving away
from a standstill.
- When driving away on a gradient, the parking
brake auto release function prevents the vehicle
from rolling back unintentionally. The braking
force of the parking brake is only released when
there is enough power at the wheels to make
the vehicle move in the desired direction.
Emergency braking function
An emergency braking function enables you to
stop the vehicle even if the
conventional
foot
brake should fail to work¢
page 68, Emergen
cy braking function.
Warning lamps
- The warning Lamps
.
on the display and in the
switch Light up when the parking brake is ap
plied with the ignition
switched
on.
- The warning Lamps
.
on the display and in the
switch Light up for approximately 20 seconds
when the parking brake is applied with the igni
tion
switched off.
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WARNING
- The accelerator pedal must on no account
be pressed inadvertently when a gear is en
gaged and the engine is running with the ve
hicle stationary. The vehicle could otherwise
start moving immediately and possibly
cause an accident.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this
case, park the vehicle on a Level surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector Lever to position P (automatic
gearbox) to prevent it from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.