1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Engage the parking lock
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3. Switch on the electronic parking brake.
4. On uphill and downhill slopes, turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle will roll against the kerb if it starts to move.
5. Stop the engine and switch off the ignition.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster display lights up red →
6. Release the brake.
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7. Get out of the vehicle → . Watch out for other road users!
8. 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 →
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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.
The Auto Hold function was switched off.
1. Operate the foot brake and switch off the electronic parking brake.
2. Shift to a gear selector position / or
3. Manoeuvre the vehicle carefully.
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4. Before exiting, switch on the electronic parking brake and engage the parking lock
→
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NOTICE
If you leave the vehicle incorrectly, the electronic parking brake may switch on automatically only with a delay. A slight vehicle
movement can occur. A very close obstacle can damage the vehicle.
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