In order to ensure that the vehicle is se-
cured against rolling away, follow the fol-
lowing:
– Set the parking brake.
– On uphill grades or on downhill
slopes, turn the front wheels in the
direction of the curb.
– On uphill grades or on downhill
slopes, also secure the vehicle, for in-
stance with a wheel chock.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the ve-
hicle can cause the vehicle to move and
endanger themselves and traffic, for in-
stance due to the following actions:
– Pressing the Start/Stop button.
– Releasing the parking brake.
– Opening and closing the doors or
windows.
– Engaging selector lever position N.
– Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do
not leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key with
you when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting the parking brake
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED illuminates.
The indicator light illuminates red.
The parking brake is set.
Depending on the stopping situation, the
parking brake is engaged automatically.
Steptronic transmission: in some parking
situations, the parking brake is automat-
ically engaged, when selector lever posi-
tion P is engaged. In these cases, the park-
ing brake is released automatically when
you leave the selector lever position P.
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
The indicator lights illuminate red, a
signal sounds, and the brake lights
illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
If the vehicle is decelerated to a complete
stop, the parking brake is engaged.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing the parking brake manually
1. Turn on the ignition.
2.
Manual transmission: press the
switch while the brake pedal is de-
pressed.
Steptronic transmission: press
the switch while stepping on the brake
pedal or with selector lever position P.
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