▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter illuminates red. The parking brake is
set.
While driving
General information
To use as emergency brake while driving.
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle
brakes hard while the switch is being
pulled.
The indicator light in the instrument clus‐
ter illuminates red, a signal sounds, and
the brake lights illuminate.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking brake is engaged when the vehicle
is stationary.
With Emergency Stop Assistant
Pull the switch briefly to activate the emer‐
gency stop function.
Additional information:
Emergency Stop Assistant, refer to page 218.
Releasing
Releasing manually
1.
Switch on drive-ready state.
2.
Press the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic release
The parking brake is released automatically
when you drive away.
The LED and indicator light go out.
Automatic Hold
Concept
This system assists the driver by automatically
setting and releasing the brake, such as when
moving in stop-and-go traffic.
The vehicle is automatically held in place when it
is stationary.
On uphill grades the system prevents the vehicle
from rolling backward when driving off.
General information
Under the following conditions, the parking brake
is automatically engaged:
▷ Drive-ready state is switched off.
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