Mercedes-Benz 176.012, Руководство пользователя

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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 if there is a malfunc-
tion 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 from
rolling away.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first gear.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
if there is a malfunction in the system. Con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
The electric parking brake carries out a func-
tion check at regular intervals when the
engine is switched off. Noises that occur are
normal.
Applying or releasing manually
X
To apply: push handle : .
When the electric parking brake is applied,
the ! red indicator lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
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.
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R
when the key is in position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 157) or
R
if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically (vehicles with
automatic transmission)
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied when the transmission is in position P
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
automatically if:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R
the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
R
Active Parking Assist is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
R
there is a system malfunction
R
the power supply is insufficient
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period
The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
The electric parking brake is not automati-
cally applied if the engine is switched off by
the ECO start/stop function.
Applying automatically (vehicles with
manual transmission)
When the vehicle's HOLD function is holding
the vehicle at a standstill, the electric parking
brake is applied automatically.
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Parking
Driving
and
parking