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0 Note
If the engine has been under heavy load for an extended period,
heat builds up in the engine compartment after the engine is
switched off - there is a risk of damaging the engine. Allow the
engine to run at idle for about 2 minutes before switching it off. •
Electromechanical parking brake
Operation
The electromechanical parking brake replaces the hand
brake.
Fig. 117 Center
console: Parking brake
- Pull on the switch => fig . 117 to apply the parking brake.
The indicator light in t he switch illuminates.
- Step on the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and
press the switch at the same time to release the park ing
brake. The indicator light in the switch goes out.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechanical parking brake.
The parking brake is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling
unintentionally and replaces the hand brake.
Cont rols and equip-
ment
In add ition to the normal functions of a traditional hand brake, the
electromechanical parking brake provides various convenience and
safety functions.
When starting from rest
• The integral starting assist helps you when driving by automati -
cally releasing the parking brake =>
page 110, "Starting from rest".
• When starting on inclines, the starting assist prevents the
vehicle from unintentionally rolling back. The braking force of the
parking brake is not released until sufficient driving force has been
built up at the wheels.
Emergency brake function
An emergency brake ensures that the vehicle can be slowed down
even if the
normal brakes fail => page 111, "Emergency braking".
Indicator lights
• If the parking brake is closed with the ignition switched on the
indicator lights come on
~:i (USA models)/ © (Canada models) in
the instrument cluster and the switch.
• If the parking brake is closed with the ignition
switched off the
indicator lights come on ~ (USA models)/ © (Canada models) in
the instrument cluster and the switch for about 20 seconds.
& WARNING
If a drive range is engaged with the vehicle stationary and the
engine running, you must in no instance accelerate carelessly.
Otherwise the vehicle will start to move immediately - risk of an
accident.
0 Note
If the symbol ((I)) in the display or the indicator light BRAKE (USA
models)/ CCD> (Canada models) in the instrument cluster flashes, there
is a malfunction in the brake system . By pressing the !SET] button,
you can bring up a driver message which explains the malfunction _,.
Vehicle care
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