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Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.

This mode is active up to a speed of

80 km/h.

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.

Sand

This mode allows considerable wheel

spin at start-up for the wheel with the

least grip, this removes mud and re-

establishes traction.

Simultaneously, the wheel with the

most grip is provided with the most

torque possible.

This mode is active up to a speed of

80 km/h.

All-wheel drive mode can be

activated using the driving mode

switch. Activation is shown in the

Driver Information Centre and the Info

Display.

Driver Information Centre 3 86.

Info Display 3 87.

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.

All-wheel drive

The all-wheel drive system enhances

driving characteristics and stability,

and helps to achieve the best

possible driveability.

All-wheel drive is available for speeds

below 135 km/h.

Control indicator j 3 80.

In all-wheel drive mode, the front axle

is driven by the combustion engine or

the electric engine, the rear axle is

driven by a second electric engine.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

Fault

Electric parking brake

9 Warning

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.

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.

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.

Applying when vehicle is stationary

9 Warning

Parking brake

Pull switch m for a minimum of

one second until control indicator

m illuminates constantly and

electric parking brake is applied

3 80. The electric parking brake

operates automatically with

adequate force.

Before leaving the vehicle, check

the electric parking brake status.

Control indicator m 3 80.

9 Warning

After starting off, the system performs

a self-test which may be audible.

Before leaving the vehicle, check

parking brake status. Control

indicator j illuminates constantly

when electric parking brake is

applied.

Control indicator u 3 81.

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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.

operation of the electric parking brake

is activated. It is not possible when

switch j is pulled at the same time.

Automatic operation

Automatic operation includes

automatic application and automatic

release of the electric parking brake.

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.

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

Releasing

Automatic application:

Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake

pedal depressed and then push

switch j.

●

The electric parking brake is

automatically applied when the

vehicle is stationary and the

ignition is switched off.

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

the electric parking brake is activated.

It is not possible when switch j is

pulled at the same time.

●

j illuminates in the Driver

Information Centre and a display

message pops up to confirm the

application.

Automatic release:

●

Parking brake releases

automatically after moving off.

indicators i and J illuminate in the

Driver Information Centre. In this

case, stability can only be provided by

repeatedly pulling and pushing the

switch j until the vehicle is

immobilised.

●

j extinguishes in the Driver

Information Centre and a display

message pops up to confirm the

release.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

Engaging D and then depressing the

accelerator pedal releases the

electric parking brake automatically.

This is only possible if the automatic

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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

In certain situations, e.g. in very cold

weather conditions, when being

towed etc., it may be necessary that

the automatic operation of the electric

parking brake is deactivated.

Driver Information Centre 3 80. The

electric parking brake can only be

applied and released manually.

To reactivate the automatic

operation, repeat the steps described

above.

Brake assist

If brake pedal is depressed quickly

and forcefully, maximum brake force

is automatically applied.

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

When the vehicle is not moving, the

electric parking brake might be

applied automatically. This is done to

check the system.

1. Start the engine.

2. If the parking brake is released,

apply the parking brake pulling the

switch j.

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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.

Hill start assist

3. Take your foot off the brake pedal.

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.

4. Press the switch j for at least

ten seconds and maximum

15 seconds.

Vehicle messages 3 90.

When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline, brakes remain

on for further two seconds. 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.

5. Depress and hold the brake

pedal.

6. Pull the switch j for

two seconds.

The deactivation of the automatic

operation of the electric parking brake

is confirmed by o illuminating in the

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