Rear seat reminder muted.
Between the front seats: handbrake with lock button
(illustration).
Applying the handbrake
1. Pull the handbrake lever up firmly with the lock button pressed → Fig. 1 , →
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The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up red when the handbrake is applied.
Releasing the handbrake
1. Lift the handbrake lever up slightly and press the lock button → Fig. 1.
2. Guide the handbrake lever down whilst the lock button is pressed.
WARNING
If the handbrake is applied improperly, this can result in accidents, vehicle damage and serious injuries.
● Always apply the handbrake firmly when parking the vehicle. The red indicator lamp lights up already even if the handbrake is
only slightly applied. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely.
● Never drive the vehicle with the handbrake lightly applied. The brake can overheat, which can adversely affect the brake system. It
can also cause premature wear to the rear brake pads.
WARNING
The handbrake is not designed to brake the vehicle. The braking distance is considerably longer as only the rear wheels are braked in
some cases. This can result in accidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
● To brake the vehicle, always use the foot brake and never the handbrake, except in an emergency.
NOTICE
If the handbrake is not applied fully and the brake pedal is released, the vehicle may move forward or backward a few centimetres
(inches). This can result in damage to the vehicle.
● Always apply the handbrake firmly before releasing the brake pedal.
●This also applies when the parking lock is engaged.
An acoustic warning is given if the vehicle is driven faster than around 6 km/h (around 4 mph) with the handbrake applied.
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