Mercedes-Benz A 220 4MATIC 2021, Operator'S Manual

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The electric parking brake is not automatically
applied if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Electric parking brake function (releasing
automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulfilled:
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The driver's door is closed.
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The engine is running.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position h or k and
you depress the accelerator pedal or you
shift from transmission position j to h or
k when on level ground with the driver's
door closed.
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If the transmission is in position k , the
trunk lid must be closed.
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The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: if the
seat belt tongue is not inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat, the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
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You shift from transmission position j .
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You have previously driven at speeds
greater than 2 mph (3 km/h).
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
Applying/releasing the electric parking
brake manually
Applying
#
Push handle 1 .
The red F (USA) or ! (Canada) indica‐
tor lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
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