Driving
CONTROLS
Overview
Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing.
Parking brake
Setting
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured
against rolling away, follow the following:
With a stationary vehicle
▷ Set the parking brake.
Pull the switch.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
▷ On uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Depending on the stopping situation, the parking
brake is engaged automatically.
In some parking situations, the parking brake is
automatically engaged, when selector lever posi‐
tion P is engaged. In these cases, the parking
brake is released automatically when you leave
the selector lever position P.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
While driving
To use as emergency brake while driving:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the switch is being pulled.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
The indicator light lights up red, a signal
sounds and the brake lights light up.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is slowed down to a speed of ap‐
prox. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake is set.
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