Driving
CONTROLS
Using the parking brake via iDrive
The parking brake can also be engaged or dis-
engaged via iDrive. Additionally, further infor-
mation is displayed.
Automatic Hold
Principle
Automatic Hold assists the driver by automat-
ically applying and releasing the brake, for ex-
ample, in stop-and-go traffic.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
When a gear position is engaged, the vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is station-
ary.
3. "Driving settings"
4. "Drivetrain and chassis"
5. "Parking brake"
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehi-
cle from rolling back when driving off.
6. Select the desired setting.
Malfunction
If the parking brake fails or malfunctions, se-
cure the vehicle so that it does not roll away
before you exit.
General information
The parking brake is automatically engaged
under the following conditions:
▷
▷
If drive-ready state is turned off.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The driver’s door is open for more than one
second and no pedal is pressed during this
time.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for in-
stance with a wheel chock, after getting out of
the vehicle.
▷
If the parking brake is used to brake the
vehicle to a stop while driving.
After a power interruption
To reestablish parking brake operability after
a power interruption, an initialization may be
required.
In selector lever position N, Automatic Hold is
temporarily deactivated.
Safety information
1. Turn on standby state.
Warning
2.
3.
Press the parking brake button.
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident,
injury, or property damage. Before leaving
the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Press the parking brake button
again after 2 seconds.
The Check Control messages for the park-
ing brake go out.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
Possible function-related noises are nor-
mal.
The indicator light indicates that the
parking brake is ready for operation
again.
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