longer as only the rear wheels are braked in some cases. Always use the foot brake.
● Never drive the vehicle with the handbrake lightly applied. This can overheat the brakes and adversely affect the
brake system. It can also cause premature wear to the rear brake pads.
● Never press the accelerator if a drive position or gear has been selected and the engine is running while the
handbrake is applied. The vehicle could move even if the handbrake is applied.
WARNING
A handbrake that is not pulled up sufficiently may lead to undesirable vehicle movements and cause accidents or
severe injuries.
● Always pull up the handbrake as far as it will go and then take your foot off the brake pedal in a controlled
manner. If the vehicle or vehicle and trailer still roll away, apply the handbrake more firmly.
● Do not rely only on the braking effect of the handbrake. In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, move the selector
lever to the position. In vehicles with a manual gearbox, switch off the engine and select first gear. This is
particularly applicable at uphill or downhill gradients.
NOTICE
Failure to apply the handbrake sufficiently may lead to unwanted vehicle movements and cause damage to the
vehicle.
● Always pull up the handbrake as far as it will go and then take your foot off the brake pedal in a controlled
manner. If the vehicle or vehicle and trailer still roll away, apply the handbrake more firmly.
● Do not rely only on the braking effect of the handbrake. In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, move the selector
lever to the position. In vehicles with a manual gearbox, switch off the engine and select first gear. This is
particularly applicable at uphill or downhill gradients.
NOTICE
The vehicle may move a few centimetres forwards or backwards if the handbrake is not applied fully when the
vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is released when the selector lever is in position .
An acoustic warning is given if the vehicle is driven faster than approximately 6 km/h(4 mph) with the
handbrake applied.
Safety information
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the parking systems cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only within
the system limits. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the parking systems tempt you into taking any risks
when driving. The parking systems cannot replace the full concentration of the driver.
● Ensure that your speed and driving style are always appropriate for the current visibility, weather and road/traffic
conditions.
● Keep looking in the direction in which you are parking and at the relevant area surrounding the vehicle. Pay
special attention to small children, animals and objects.
● Please note that the parking system may not be able to react if the obstacle is approached too fast and will then
not issue a warning.
● Do not allow the parking system displays to distract you from the traffic around you.
WARNING
Camera lenses enlarge and distort the field of view. Using images from the camera to estimate the distance from
persons or obstacles can be inaccurate and may cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Do not rely on the camera image.
NOTICE
Observe a distance of 50 cm(20 inches) from walls and buildings in parking spaces without kerbs in order to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
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