error of the electric parking brake occurs,
a warning message is displayed on the
cluster.
If the antilock brake system and the
Electronic Stability Control fail, one or
both of these control indicators
illuminate on the cluster. In this case,
stability during deceleration of the vehicle
can only be maintained with repeated
short pulls of the switch until the vehicle
is immobilized.
Automatic operation
Automatic operation includes automatic
application and automatic release of the
electric parking brake.
The electric parking brake can also be
applied or released manually by using
.
Automatic application
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The electric parking brake is
automatically applied when the vehicle
is stationary and the ignition is
switched off.
●
illuminates on the cluster and a
display message pops up to confirm
the application.
Automatic release
The automatic release of the electric
parking brake is inhibited as long as the
driver's door is open.
Parking brake releases automatically on
driving off.
●
extinguishes on the cluster and a
display message pops up to confirm the
release.
Deactivation of automatic operation
In certain situations, e.g. in extreme
cold weather conditions or when towing,
it may be necessary to deactivate
the automatic operation of the electric
parking brake.
1. Start the engine.
2. If the parking brake is released, pull
to apply the parking brake.
3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.
4. Press for at least ten seconds and
maxium 15 seconds.
5. Release
.
6. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
7. Pull for two seconds.
Fault
Failure mode of electric parking brake is
indicated by the control indicator
and
by a message displayed on the cluster.
Control indicator of parking brake
flashes: electric parking brake is not fully
applied or released. When continuously
flashing, release electric parking brake
and retry applying.
BRAKE ASSIST
If the brake pedal is depressed quickly
and forcefully, maximum brake force is
automatically applied.
Operation of brake assist might become
apparent by a pulse in the brake
pedal and a greater resistance when
depressing the brake pedal.
Maintain steady pressure on the brake
pedal as long as full braking is required.
Maximum brake force is automatically
reduced when brake pedal is released.
HILL START ASSIST
The system helps prevent unintended
movement when driving away on
inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after
stopping on an incline, brakes remain
Driving and operating 105
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