Driving and Driving Safety 169
Parking brake
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels and
serves to secure the vehicle while parked.
Applying the parking brake
f Press down firmly on the foot pedal.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights
up.
A message will be displayed on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if the
parking brake is not released before moving
off.
f For information on the warning message on
the multi-purpose display: Please observe the
chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING MESSAGES”
on Page 151.
Releasing the parking brake
f Press on the footbrake and pull handle A of the
parking brake.
The warning light and the message disappear.
Footbrake
Safety notes!
f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
The brake booster is ready for operation only
while the engine is running.
If the engine is switched off or there is a defect in
the brake booster, much greater force has to be
applied to the pedal when braking.
f Vehicles with a faulty brake must not be
towed.
For further information on tow-starting and
towing: Please observe the chapter “TOWING
AND TOW-STARTING” on Page 356.
In heavy rain, while driving through water or after
leaving a car wash, the braking action may be
delayed and increased pressure may be required.
f For this reason, keep further back from the
vehicle in front and “dry” the brakes by
applying them at intervals. Make sure that
following traffic is not affected.
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