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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 rolling
away.
X
Shift the transmission to position
j
.
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.
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 apply: push handle
:
.
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the red
F
(USA only) or
!
(Canada
only) indicator lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
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 cluster
goes out.
The electric parking brake can only be released:
R
if the SmartKey is in position
1
or
2
in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 122) or
R
if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position
j
and:
R
the engine is switched off or
R
the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
To prevent the electric parking brake from being
automatically applied, pull handle
:
.
The electric parking brake is also engaged auto-
matically if:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary
R
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following condi-
tions must be fulfilled:
R
the engine is switched off
R
the driver is not wearing a seat belt and the
driver's door is opened
R
there is a system malfunction
R
the power supply is insufficient
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
The red
F
(USA only) or
!
(Canada only)
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes
out.
The electric parking brake is not automatically
engaged if the engine is switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically released if all of the following condi-
tions are met:
R
the seat belt has been fastened.
R
the engine is running.
R
the transmission is in position
h
or
k
and
you accelerate.
or
you shift from transmission position
j
to
position
h
or
k
. You will need to accelerate
more on steeper gradients.
If the transmission is in position
k
the trunk lid
must be closed.
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Parking
Driving
and
parking
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