Dr iv ing
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures that the veh icle can
be slowed down even if the
normal brakes fai l
¢ page 85, Emergency broking.
.&_ WARNING
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Do not press the accelerator pedal inadver-
tently if the vehicle is stationary but the en-
gine is runn ing and a gear is selected. Other-
wise the vehicle will start to move immediate-
ly and could result in a crash.
(D Tips
- If the parking brake is app lied with the igni-
tion switched off, the indicator lights in the
switch and - (USA models)/ . (Cana-
da models) in the instrument cluster will go
out after a certain per iod of t ime.
- Occasional noises when the parking brake is
applied and released are normal and are not
a cause for conce rn.
- When the vehicle is parked, the park ing
brake goes thro ugh a self-test cycle at regu-
la r intervals. Any associa t ed noises a re nor-
mal.
Parking
" Press the brake ped al to stop t he vehicle.
" Pull the switch
«el} to set the parking brake .
" Se lect the P selector lever position
c:>poge 112.
" Turn the eng ine off c> &_.
" When on incl ines or declines, turn the steering
wheel so that your vehicle will roll into the curb
if it beg ins to move .
.&_ WARNING
- When you leave your vehi cle - even if on ly
br iefly - always ta ke t he ignition key with
yo u. This applies par t icularly when children
remain in the vehicle . Otherwise the chil -
dren could start the engine, release the
parking brake or operate elect rical eq uip-
ment (e.g . power windows). There is the risk
of an accident.
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- When the veh icle is locked, no one - pa rtic u-
larly not children should rema in in the vehi-
cle. Locked doors make it more d ifficult for
emergency workers to get into the vehicle -
putting lives at risk .
Starting from rest
The starting assist function ensures that the
parking broke is released automatically upon
starting.
Stopping and applying parking brake
" Pull the switch
C®l to apply the parking brake .
Starting and automatically releasing the
parking brake
" When you sta rt to drive as usua l, the par king
brake is automatically released and your vehicle
beg ins to move.
When stopping at a traffic signa l or stopping in
city traffic, the parking brake can be applied. The
vehicle does not have to be held with the foot-
brake. The parking brake eliminates the tendency
to creep with a dr ive range engaged. As soon as
you drive off as usual, the parking brake is re-
leased automat ically and the vehicle starts to
move .
Starting on slopes
When starting on incl ines, the sta rting assist pre-
vents the vehicle from un intent iona lly rolling
back. The braking force of t he parking brake is
not released unti l sufficient dr iving force has
been built up at t he wheels .
(D Tips
For safety reasons, the park ing brake is re-
leased automatically only when the driver's
safety be lt is e ngaged in the buckle.
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