
Driving and Driving Safety
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Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake acts on the rear wheels
and serves to secure the vehicle while parked.
Applying the parking brake
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Press switch
.
The brake warning light on the instrument
panel lights up.
For information on indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument panel:
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Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
Releasing the parking brake
The electric parking brake can only be released
when the ignition is switched on.
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Pull switch
.
The brake warning light on the instrument
panel goes out.
Automatic electric parking brake release
when driver’s intention to drive off is
detected
If the engine is running, the driver’s door is closed
and the driver’s seat belt is fastened, it is still
possible to drive off even though the parking
brake is on. The electric parking brake detects
the driver’s intention to drive off and releases
automatically. The warning light on the instrument
panel goes out.
If the driver’s door is not closed or the driver’s
seat belt is not fastened, the electric parking
brake will not be released automatically when the
driver attempts to drive off.
The message “Release electric parking brake”
appears on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel. The brake warning light on the
instrument panel and the indicator light on the
switch
start to flash.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Emergency braking function
If the conventional brake system has failed, the
vehicle can be decelerated quickly and braked to
a stop using the electric parking brake.
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Press switch
and keep it pressed.
The brake warning light on the instrument
panel and the indicator light on the switch
start to flash. The message “Emergency brake
function” appears on the multi-function display.
The emergency braking function is deactivated
when you release the switch.
Safety instruction!
Severe braking. Emergency braking takes
place with very high braking power.
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Only use the emergency braking function in an
emergency situation.
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Do not use the emergency braking function to
stop the vehicle when driving normally.