Starting-off and Driving › Electric parking brake 163
WARNING
Danger of brake failure!
If the brake fluid change date is exceeded, heavy braking may
cause vapour bubbles to form in the brake system.
Electric parking brake
Operation
WARNING
Risk of the vehicle rolling away automatically!
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is
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Troubleshooting
activated and
lights up in the instrument cluster.
Brake fluid level is too low
WARNING
Risk of switch locking!
The recessed grip for the fingers in front of the button
must remain empty.
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Brake system and anti-lock braking system faulty
NOTICE
Danger of damage to vehicle!
Ensure that the parking brake is switched off if it is necessary
for the vehicle to roll, e.g. when driving through a car wash.
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Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Worn brake pads
Manual switch on
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Pull on the
button and hold it.
The indicator light A in the switch
and with PARK light up together in
the instrument cluster.
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Drive to a specialist garage, exercising appropriate cau-
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tion.
Reduced braking effect
Damp, frozen, salt-affected or corroded brakes can impair the
braking effect.
Clean the brakes by braking several times if traffic conditions
allow it.
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When the ignition is switched off, the brake booster motor
does not work
Switching on automatically
The parking brake turns on automatically after turning off the ig-
Depress the brake pedal more forcefully.
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nition.
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