The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
X
If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
i
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 or releasing manually
X
To engage: push handle
:
.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the
F
(USA only) or
!
(Canada only) red indicator lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
i
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
X
To release: pull handle
:
.
The red
F
(USA only) or
!
(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
i
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R
if the SmartKey is in position 1 in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 165) or
R
if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
To ensure that you do not roll backwards
when pulling away on an uphill slope, engage
the electric parking brake (
Y
page 168).
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is applied auto-
matically:
R
if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R
if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
R
the engine is switched off.
R
the driver's door is open and the seat belt is
not fastened.
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red
F
(USA only) or
!
(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
The electric parking brake is not automati-
cally engaged if the engine is switched off by
the ECO start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when all of the following conditions
are fulfilled:
R
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.
Parking
191
Driving
and
parking
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