Warning and control lamps
Electronic parking brake
Do not continue driving! The brake fluid
level is too low or there is a fault in the
brake system. Check the brake fluid level
or, if necessary, seek the assistance of
qualified personnel → page 164.
Warning and control lamps
Do not continue driving! The electronic parking
brake is engaged. Disengage the electronic
There is a fault in the electronic parking
brake. Have the vehicle serviced by a specialist
workshop.
WARNING
Serious accidents and injuries can occur
when driving with brakes in poor condition.
The vehicle is held by the Au- to Hold
function. If necessary, deactivate the
function
●
If the brake system warning lamp does
not go out or comes on while driving, the
brake fluid level is too low or there is a fault
in the brake system. Stop the vehicle
immediately and call for specialist
Auto Hold → p. 233.
assistance
→ page 328.
●
If the brake system warning light comes
on together with the ABS warning light ,
the anti-lock braking system (ABS) control
light may be faulty and the rear wheels
may lock relatively quickly when braking.
This may result in loss of control of the
vehicle! If possible, slow down and drive
slowly and carefully to the nearest specialist
workshop and have the brake system
checked. During this journey, avoid braking
How to use the electronic parking
brake
and any sudden manoeuvres
.
● If comes on in the instrument cluster
display alone or together with a message,
take the vehicle to a workshop immediately
and have the brake pads checked and
replaced if necessary.
Fig. 168 On the centre console: Electronic parking
brake button.
The electronic parking brake replaces the
handbrake.
Connect
Always park the vehicle correctly
→
p. 229.
– Pull the key to
that position.
– The electronic parking brake is on when
the indicator light on the button and the
indicator light on the control knob
illuminate.
jo on the instrument panel display
– Release the key.
Parking and
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