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When clutch slip is detected for a

specific time, the engine power will be

reduced. A warning is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre. Release

the clutch.

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing the journey.

steerable, even during hard braking.

ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.

For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.

Caution

It is not advisable to drive with the

hand resting on the selector lever.

Gear shift indication 3 104.

Stop-start system 3 147.

When braking in an emergency, the

hazard warning flashers are switched

on automatically depending on the

force of deceleration. They are

switched off automatically the first

time you accelerate.

When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.

After starting off, the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Control indicator m 3 103.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

Control indicator u 3 104.

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Control indicator R 3 103.

Fault

Manual parking brake

Electric parking brake

9 Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

9 Warning

Applying when vehicle is stationary

Parking brake

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.

To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.

9 Warning

Pull switch m for a minimum of

one second until control indicator

m illuminates constantly and

electric parking brake is applied

Before leaving the vehicle, check

parking brake status. Control

indicator j illuminate constantly

when electric parking brake is

applied.

To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

foot brake at the same time.

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the electric parking brake is activated.

It is not possible when switch j is

pulled at the same time.

instrument cluster. In this case,

stability can only be provided by

3 103. The electric parking brake

operates automatically with

adequate force.

Before leaving the vehicle, check

the electric parking brake status.

Control indicator m 3 103.

repeatedly pulling and pushing the

switch j until the vehicle is

immobilised.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Engaging D and then depressing the

accelerator pedal releases the

Automatic operation

electric parking brake automatically.

This is only possible if the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is activated. It is not possible when

switch j is pulled at the same time.

Automatic operation includes

automatic application and automatic

release of the electric parking brake.

The electric parking brake can always

be activated, even if the ignition is off.

Do not operate electric parking brake

system too often without engine

running as this will discharge the

vehicle battery.

The electric parking brake can also be

applied or released manually by using

the switch j.

Braking when vehicle is moving

When the vehicle is moving and the

switch j is kept pulled, the electric

parking brake system will decelerate

the vehicle. As soon as the switch

j is released, braking will be

stopped.

Automatic application:

Releasing

●

The electric parking brake is

automatically applied when the

vehicle is stationary and the

ignition is switched off.

Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake

pedal depressed and then push

switch j.

●

j illuminates in the instrument

cluster and a display message

pops up to confirm the

application.

The antilock brake system and the

Electronic Stability Control stabilise

the vehicle while the switch j is kept

pulled. If an error of the electric

parking brake occurs, a warning

message is displayed in the driver

information centre. If the antilock

brake system and the Electronic

Stability Control fail, one or both

Drive away function

Vehicles with manual transmission:

Depressing the clutch pedal and then

slightly releasing the clutch pedal and

slightly depressing the accelerator

pedal releases the electric parking

brake automatically. This is only

possible if the automatic operation of

indicators i and J illuminate in the

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Automatic release:

instrument cluster 3 103. The electric

parking brake can only be applied and

released manually.

To reactivate the automatic

operation, repeat the steps described

above.

Brake assist

●

Parking brake releases

automatically after moving off.

If brake pedal is depressed quickly

and forcefully, maximum brake force

is automatically applied.

●

j extinguishes in the

instrument cluster and a display

message pops up to confirm the

release.

Operation of brake assist might

become apparent by a pulse in the

brake pedal and a greater resistance

when depressing the brake pedal.

Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal as long as full braking is

required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when brake

pedal is released.

Functionality check

If the vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transmission and the brake

is not released automatically, make

sure the front doors are correctly

closed.

Deactivation of automatic operation

1. Start the engine.

When the vehicle is not moving, the

electric parking brake might be

applied automatically. This is done to

check the system.

Fault

Failure mode of electric parking brake

is indicated by a control indicator j

and by a vehicle message which is

displayed in the Driver Information

Centre.

2. If the parking brake is released,

apply the parking brake pulling the

switch j.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.

3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.

Vehicle messages 3 114.

4. Press the switch j for at least

When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, brakes remain

on for further 2s. The brakes release

automatically as soon as the vehicle

begins to accelerate.

Control indicator j flashes: electric

parking brake is not fully applied or

released. When continuously

flashing, release electric parking

brake and retry applying.

10 s and maximum 15 s.

5. Release the switch j.

6. Press and hold the brake pedal.

7. Pull the switch j for 2 s.

The deactivation of the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is confirmed by o illuminating in the

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