If you then open one of the front doors or
remove the key from the ignition, the auto-
matic transmission shifts to P.
If you shift the automatic transmission to
N before switching off the engine, the auto-
matic transmission remains in N even when
a door is opened.
Using KEYLESS-GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button (
Y
page 139).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
i
If you use the Start/Stop button to switch
off the engine, the automatic transmission
shifts to N automatically. If you then open
one of the front doors, the automatic trans-
mission shifts to P.
i
The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
This function operates independently of the
ECO start/stop automatic engine switch-
off function.
Electric parking brake
General notes
i
The electric parking brake carries out a
function check at regular intervals when
the engine is switched off. Noises that
occur are normal.
Engaging/releasing manually
X
To engage: push handle
:
.
The red
!
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
i
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the key is removed.
X
To release: pull handle
:
.
The red
!
indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
i
The electric parking brake can only be
released when the key in the ignition lock
is in position 1 or the ignition is switched
on using the Start/Stop button.
To ensure that you don't roll backwards when
pulling away on an uphill slope, engage the
electric parking brake (
Y
page 141).
Engaging automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is auto-
matically applied if DISTRONIC PLUS or the
HOLD function bring the vehicle to a stand-
still, or are engaged to keep the vehicle sta-
tionary. In addition, at least one of the follow-
ing conditions 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
!
indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i
The electric parking brake is not automat-
ically engaged if the engine is switched off
by the ECO start/stop function.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake of your vehicle is
released automatically when all of the follow-
ing conditions are fulfilled:
R
the engine is running.
R
the transmission is in position D or R.
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