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start running again after some time if the coolant temperature rises

due to a build-up of heat, or if the engine is hot and the engine

compartment is heated up further by direct sunlight.

Electro-mechanical parking brake

Operation

The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces the hand-

brake.

– Pull switch ⇒ fig. 136 to apply the parking brake. The

indicator lamp in the switch will light up.

– Depress the brake or accelerator pedal and press the

switch at the same time to release the parking brake. The

indicator lamp in the switch will go out.

Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake.

The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake, and is

mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling away acciden-

tally.

However, the electro-mechanical parking brake also offers a number

of convenience and safety features in addition to the functions of a

normal handbrake.

When driving away

• The parking brake auto release function releases the parking

brake automatically when you wish to start moving ⇒ page 122,

“Driving away from a standstill”.

• When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release

function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The

braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is

enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired

direction.

Emergency braking function

An emergency braking function enables you to stop the vehicle even

if the conventional foot brake should fail to work ⇒ page 123,

“Emergency braking function”.

Warning and indicator lamps

• The warning lamps  in the instrument cluster and switch light

up when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched on.

• The warning lamps  in the instrument cluster and switch light

up for approximately 20 seconds when the parking brake is applied

with the ignition switched off.

WARNING

Never press the accelerator pedal or release the clutch inadvert-

ently if a gear is engaged or if the selector lever is not in position

P or N (on automatic vehicles) while the vehicle is stationary with

the engine running. The vehicle could otherwise start moving

immediately and possibly cause an accident.

Caution

If the symbol  flashes in the centre display, or if the warning lamp

 flashes in the instrument cluster, there is a fault in the brake

system. You can press the button to obtain a message

explaining the fault. If the message Parking brake! appears, there is

Fig. 136 Centre

console: Parking brake

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a fault in the parking brake. Have the fault repaired by a qualified

workshop without delay ⇒ page 31.

Note

• The parking brake can be applied at any time - even when the

ignition is switched off. However, the ignition must be switched on

before the parking brake can be released.

• Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is

applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern.

• The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular inter-

vals when the vehicle is parked. This may also cause a slight noise,

which is normal.

Parking

Please note the following points to ensure there is no risk

of the car rolling away accidentally after it is parked.

Parking the car

– Use the foot brake to stop the vehicle.

– Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.

– Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to P.

– Switch off the engine ⇒ .

– Manual gearbox: Engage the first gear.

When parking on slopes

– Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll into

the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.

WARNING

• Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle – even

if you only intend to be gone for a short time. This is especially

important if children are left in the car. They might otherwise be

able to start the engine, release the parking brake or use power-

operated equipment such as the electric windows - this could lead

to injuries.

• Do not leave anyone (especially children) in the vehicle when it

is locked. Locked doors could delay assistance in an emergency,

potentially putting lives at risk.

Driving away from a standstill

The parking brake auto release function releases the

parking brake automatically when you wish to start

moving.

Applying the parking brake when stopping

– Pull the switch to apply the parking brake.

Releasing the parking brake when driving away

– Drive off in the normal way: the parking brake will be

released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.

On vehicles with automatic gearbox, you can apply the parking

brake when stopping at traffic lights, etc. Then you do not have to

hold the car with the footbrake, as the parking brake will stop it

creeping forward while a gear is engaged in the automatic transmis-

sion. When you drive off in the normal way, the parking brake will be

released automatically and the vehicle will start moving.

Driving away on a slope

When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release

function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The

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