1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the
button on the driving mode selector to switch on the electronic parking brake.
The vehicle’s drive system is deactivated. The indicator lamp in the digital instrument cluster lights up red →
.
3. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll against the kerb if it starts to move.
4. Release the brake.
5. Get out of the vehicle → . Watch out for other road users!
6. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is not parked properly, it can roll away even on a slight downhill gradient. This can result in accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red
in the digital instrument cluster.
● Always follow the described sequence when parking the vehicle.
WARNING
If children, people requiring assistance or animals are left unattended in the vehicle, they could accidentally set the vehicle in motion
or be exposed to very high or low temperatures. There is a risk of accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● Never leave children, people requiring assistance or animals unattended in the vehicle.
Parking spaces and surrounding area
To avoid damage and dangerous situations, always park the vehicle in a suitable parking space →
.
NOTICE
The vehicle can slip away on uneven, loose, slippery or icy surfaces and may not be held securely even if the electronic parking brake
is switched on. This could result in damage to the vehicle.
● Always park the vehicle on a level and suitable surface.
NOTICE
Low-lying vehicle components such as bumpers, spoilers and parts of the running gear can collide with obstacles protruding from the
ground when driving over them. The vehicle may be damaged.
● Drive carefully over drives, ramps, kerbs, borders and dips.
Manoeuvring in a parking space
You can manoeuvre the vehicle in a parking space at low speed if you have already opened the door and unfastened the seat belt.
1. Press the foot brake and switch the driving mode selector from to a position
/
or
.
2. After manoeuvring, switch on the electronic parking brake again →
.
NOTICE
If you leave the vehicle incorrectly, the electronic parking brake may switch on only with a delay. A slight vehicle movement can
occur. If the vehicle is parked very close to an obstacle, the vehicle can be damaged.
● Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the electronic parking brake is switched on and that the indicator lamp lights up red
in the digital instrument cluster.
Rear seat reminder
The function depends on the vehicle equipment.
When the ignition is switched off, a text message in the Infotainment system reminds you not to leave any passengers behind in the
rear seats →
.