There is a risk of an accident.
Wear suitable footwear to ensure correct
usage of the pedals.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only avail-
able with limitations, or not at all. This
could affect, for example, the power steer-
ing and the brake boosting effect. You will
require considerably more effort to steer
and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driv-
ing.
Note the following when pulling away:
R
Do not drive with the parking brake
applied.
R
Use caution when pulling away on slippery
surfaces.
R
Do not allow tyres to spin.
R
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
R
Press the release button on the selector
lever.
R
Shift the gear selector lever to position
h
or
k
.
Using the parking brake
Please note
G
WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake
can:
R
overheat and cause a fire
R
lose its hold function.
There is a risk of fire and an accident.
Release the parking brake fully before
driving off.
G
WARNING
If you must brake the vehicle with the
parking brake, the braking distance is
considerably longer and the wheels could
lock. This increases the risk of skidding
and an accident.
Only use the parking brake to brake the
vehicle when the service brake is faulty. Do
not apply the parking brake too firmly. If
the wheels lock, release the parking brake
until the wheels begin turning again.
G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle
in motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
park position
P
R
start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Applying the parking brake
X
Pull parking brake
;
upwards.
The brake lights do not light up when you
brake the vehicle with the parking brake.
Releasing the parking brake
X
depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X
Press release button
:
on parking
brake
;
and move the parking brake down
to the stop.
Pulling away
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