Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC, Owner'S Manual

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In the following situations, the electric parking
brake is also applied:
R
The HOLD function is keeping the vehicle sta-
tionary.
R
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary.
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is bringing
the vehicle to a standstill.
R
In addition, one of the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
-
The vehicle is switched off.
-
The seat belt tongue is not inserted in the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat and
the driver's door is opened.
-
There is a system malfunction.
-
The power supply is insufficient.
-
The vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
When the electric parking brake is applied, the
red
!
indicator lamp lights up in the driver's
display.
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The electric parking brake is not automatically
applied if the vehicle is switched off by the
ECO start/stop function.
▌ Function of the electric parking brake (releas-
ing automatically)
The electric parking brake is released when the
following conditions are fulfilled:
R
The driver's door is closed.
R
The vehicle has been started.
R
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.
R
If the transmission is in position
k
, the tail-
gate must be closed.
R
The seat belt tongue is inserted into the seat
belt buckle of the driver's seat.
If the seat belt tongue is not inserted into the
seat belt buckle of the driver's seat, one of the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
-
You shift from transmission position
j
.
or
-
You have previously driven at speeds
greater than 3 km/h.
When the electric parking brake is released, the
red
!
indicator lamp in the driver's display
goes out.
▌ Applying/releasing the electric parking brake
manually
Applying
234 Driving and parking