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warning will have to be deactivated manually

when driving with a trailer.

fluid level in the reservoir is too lo so there

Braking and parking

is a risk of an accident page 331, Brake

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fluid. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on.

Obtain technical assistance.

Braking system

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If the brake warning lamp lights up  to-

Control lamps

gether with the ABS lamp  this could be

due to an ABS fault. When this function

fails, the rear wheels can lock up. Under

certain circumstances, the rear of the vehi-

cle may skid, with the danger of losing con-

trol. Stop and seek technical assistance.

It lights up red



Brake fluid level too low page 331 or fault in the

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brake system.

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Do not carry on driving!

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If the  lamp lights up, alone or accom-

panied by a warning message on the instru-

ment panel display, please go immediately

to a specialised workshop to check the

brake pads and to replace them if they are

worn.

It lights up red



Electronic parking brake page 266 .

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The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re-

leased.

It lights up yellow



Information about the brakes

Front brake pads worn.

Contact a specialised workshop immediately.

New brake pads

For the first 200 to 300 km (100 to 200

miles), new brake pads have not yet reached

their maximum braking capacity, and need

to be “run in” first. However, you can com-

pensate for the slightly reduced braking ef-

fect by applying more pressure on the brake

pedal. Avoid overloading the brakes while

running them in.

WARNING

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When the ignition is switched on, the sta-

tus of the brake system and the brake assist

functions is automatically checked. The

control lights on the instrument cluster

light up briefly and then turn off again. If a

warning light stays on permanently, there is

a fault. Seek qualified technical assistance

immediately.

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If the brake warning lamp  does not go

out or if it lights up when driving, the brake

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Braking and parking

Wear

Corrosion

Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)

The rate of wear on the brake pads depends

a great deal on how you drive and the condi-

tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is

a particular problem in urban traffic and

short stretches, or with very sporty driving.

There may be a tendency for corrosion to

form on the discs and dirt to build up on the

brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently

or the brakes are not used very often.

The electromechanical brake servo only

works when the ignition is switched on and

optimises the force of the foot by increasing

the pressure that the driver exerts on the

brake pedal.

If the brakes are not used frequently, or if

rust has formed on the disks, it is advisable to

clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly

Depending on the speed, the braking force

and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem-

perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be

produced when braking.

If the electromechanical brake servo is not

working, the brake pedal must be pressed

harder, as the braking distance increases due

to the lack of assistance from the servo

brake.

a few times at a moderately high speed

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Fault in the brake system

Wet roads or road salt

If the brake pedal travel should ever increase

suddenly, this may mean that one of the two

brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to

the nearest specialised workshop and have

the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-

member that you will have to apply more

pressure on the brake pedal and allow for

longer stopping distances.

WARNING

In certain situations (for example, on driving

through flooded areas, in severe downpours

or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-

tion could be delayed if the discs and pads

are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the

brakes should be “dried” by pressing the

brake pedal several times.

Any anomaly in the brake system can in-

crease the braking distance, with the re-

sulting risk of an accident.

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New brake pads and discs must be run in

and do not have the correct friction during

the first 200 km (124 miles). This reduced

braking capacity may be offset by pressing

on the brake pedal a little harder.

At high speed and with the windscreen wip-

ers activated, the brake pads will briefly

touch the brake discs. This takes place, al-

though unnoticeable to the driver, at regular

intervals to improve the response time of the

brakes when they are wet.

Low brake fluid level

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If you are driving on roads which have

Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if

the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid

level is monitored electronically.

been salted, braking effectiveness may be

decreased.

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Brakes can overheat if used excessively

on slopes. Before driving down a long steep

slope, it is advisable to reduce speed and

change down into a lower gear or range.

Therefore, using the engine brake relieves

the brakes.

Brake servo

The effectiveness of the brakes can also be

temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven

for some distance without using the brakes

when there is a lot of salt on the road in win-

ter. The layer of salt that accumulates on the

discs and pads can be removed by gently ap-

plying the brakes a few times.

The brake servo increases the pressure you

apply to the brake pedal. It works only when

the engine is running.

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Applying the electronic parking brake

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Gentle continuous braking causes the

firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes

continuously.

brakes to overheat and the braking dis-

tance will increase. Apply and then release

the brakes alternately.

The electronic parking brake can be activa-

ted whenever the vehicle is at a standstill,

even when the ignition is switched off. Acti-

vate it whenever you leave or park the vehi-

cle.

Note

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Apply the brakes heavily to clean the

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If the brake servo is out of action, for ex-

brake system only in a suitable traffic situa-

tion. Do not put other road users in danger:

there is risk of causing an accident.

ample when the car is being towed, you will

have to press the brake pedal considerably

harder than normal to make up for the lack

of servo assistance.

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Pull and hold the  Fig. 175 button.

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The parking brake is activated when the

Ensure the vehicle does not move while in

neutral, when the engine is stopped. The

braking distance is increased considerably

when the brake servo is not active.

control light of button Fig. 175 and the

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If you wish to equip the vehicle with ac-

red  control lamp on the instrument panel

cessories such as a front spoiler or wheel

covers, it is important that the flow of air to

the front wheels is not obstructed, other-

wise the brakes can overheat.

is always on.

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If the brake is subjected to high stresses,

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Release the button.

vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys-

tem's pipes. This reduces the efficiency of

the brakes.

Disconnecting the electronic parking

brake

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Non-standard or damaged front spoilers

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Switch the ignition on.

Electronic parking brake (EPB)

could restrict the airflow to the brakes and

cause them to overheat. Before purchasing

accessories please read the relevant in-

structions.

Press the button  Fig. 175 . At the

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same time step hard on the brake pedal or, if

the engine is running, press the accelerator

pedal slightly.

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The control lamp of button Fig. 175 (ar-

CAUTION

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row) and the red  control lamp on the in-

strument panel go out.

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Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving

your foot on the pedal when it is not neces-

sary to brake. This overheats the brakes, re-

sulting in longer stopping distances and

greater wear.

Automatic release of the electronic park-

ing brake upon moving off

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Before driving down a long, steep gradi-

The electronic parking brake is automatically

switched off when starting if, after the driv-

er's door is closed and the driver's seat belt

fastened, any of the following situations take

place:

Fig. 175 In the lower part of the centre

console: electronic parking brake button

ent, it is advisable to reduce speed and se-

lect a lower gear. This makes use of engine

braking and relieves the brakes. If you still

have to use the brakes, it is better to brake

The electronic parking brake replaces the

handbrake

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Braking and parking

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In vehicles with automatic gearboxes: a

Automatic activation of the electronic

parking brake when turning the ignition

off

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Never use the electronic parking brake to

gear is engaged or changed to another and

the accelerator is pressed gently.

stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.

Braking distances can be considerably lon-

ger, since, under certain circumstances,

only the rear wheels brake. Always use the

foot brake.

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In vehicles with manual gearboxes: the

In vehicles with manual transmission, the

electronic parking brake is activated auto-

matically when turning the ignition off. This

function can be deactivated through the In-

clutch pedal is pressed fully before starting

off and the accelerator is pressed gently.

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Never accelerate from the engine when a

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To facilitate certain manoeuvres there are

gear range or a gear is engaged and the en-

gine is running. The vehicle could move,

even if the electronic parking brake is acti-

vated.

fotainment system page 89 .

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exceptions that allow the automatic parking

brake to be released without the driver's seat

belt being fastened.

Emergency brake function

Only use the emergency brake function if

you are unable to stop the vehicle with the

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When the electronic parking brake is

The parking brake can be prevented from

being automatically released by continuously

switched on or off, there is a slight move-

ment of the brake pedal. Be careful not to

position your foot under the pedal.

foot brake

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pulling up the  Fig. 175 switch when

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starting off.

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Pull and hold the  Fig. 175 button in

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this position to forcefully brake the vehicle.

At the same time, an acoustic warning can

be heard.

The electronic parking brake is not discon-

nected until the  button is released. This

can facilitate starting off when a heavy load is

CAUTION

To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally

moving when parking it, first apply the

electronic parking brake and then remove

your foot from the brake pedal.

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towed page 291 .

To stop the braking process, release the

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 button or press the accelerator.

Automatic activation of the electronic

parking brake when exiting the vehicle in-

correctly

When the ESC “Sport” or ESC OFF mode is

selected, ESC will reactivate to assist the

driver during braking. Depending on the

model version, the ESC will either switch

back to its previous disconnected state or

will remain on.

Note

In vehicles with automatic transmission, the

electronic parking brake is activated auto-

matically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly

if:

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In vehicles with manual transmission,

when you release the clutch pedal and ac-

celerate at the same time, the electronic

parking brake is automatically disconnec-

ted.

WARNING

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The selector lever is in the D/S or R or is in

tiptronic mode.

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If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be

The improper use of the electronic parking

brake can cause accidents and serious in-

jury.

possible to disconnect the electronic park-

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AND: the vehicle is stationary.

AND: the driver door is open.

ing brake. Use the jump-start page 52 .

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When connected, the Auto Hold function

automatically prevents the vehicle from roll-

ing when stationary without pressing the

brake pedal.

Switching the Auto Hold function on and

off

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When the electronic parking brake is ap-

plied or released, noises may be heard.

Press the Auto Hold button

trol lamp on the button goes out when the

. The con-

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The system performs automatic and au-

dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi-

cle if some time elapses without the elec-

tronic parking brake being used.

Auto Hold function is switched off.

After detecting that the vehicle is stationary

and the brake pedal has been released, the

Auto Hold function holds the vehicle. The

driver can lift their foot off the brake pedal.

Automatically engaging and disengaging

the Auto Hold function

Auto Hold Function

If the Auto Hold function was switched on via

the Auto Hold button before switching the

ignition off, the function will remain on the

following time the ignition is switched on.

When the driver touches the accelerator

pedal or accelerates slightly to continue driv-

ing, the Auto Hold function releases the

brake. The vehicle moves according to the

slope of the road.

If the Auto Hold function was not switched

on, it will automatically remain off next time

the ignition is engaged.

If the vehicle is stationary and one of the

conditions required by the Auto Hold func-

tion is impaired, it disconnects itself and the

The Auto Hold function connects auto-

matically if the following conditions are

met (all points must be met at the same

button's control light goes out Fig. 176 .

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The electronic parking brake connects auto-

matically, if necessary, to park the vehicle

time

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safely

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Fig. 176 In the lower part of the centre

console: Auto Hold function button.

1. The vehicle is kept stationary with the

brake pedal on a flat surface or on a

slope.

Conditions for keeping the vehicle station-

ary with the Auto Hold function

The indicator lamp of the Auto Hold

2. The engine rotates “correctly”.

Fig. 176 button remains on when the Au-

to Hold function is connected.

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The driver door must be closed.

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The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

The engine is running.

The Auto Hold function is automatically

turned off if the following conditions are

met:

Once connected, the Auto Hold function as-

sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station-

ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri-

od of time with the engine running, for ex-

ample, when going up a slope, when stop-

ped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic with in-

termittent stops.

1. If any of the conditions mentioned on

page 268, Conditions for keeping

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the vehicle stationary with the Au-

to Hold function are no longer met.

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