Applying the parking brake
Pull the control upward.
The symbol in the driver display illuminates when the parking brake is applied.
Check that the car is stationary.
Symbol in the driver display
| Symbol | Specification |
|---|---|
| | The symbol is illuminated when the parking brake is applied. If the symbol flashes, it indicates a fault has occurred. Read the message on the driver display. |
Automatic application
The parking brake is applied automatically:
- if the Auto Hold function (automatic braking when stationary) is activated and the car has been stationary approx. 5 minutes.
- when gear position P is selected on a steep hill.
Applies to automatic gearbox.
- when the car has been switched off.
Emergency brake
In an emergency, the parking brake can be applied when the car is in motion by pulling and holding up the control. Braking stops when the control is released.
Note
An acoustic signal sounds while emergency braking is active at high speeds.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing manually
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
Press the control down.
The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes.
Releasing automatically
Put the seatbelt on.
Start the car.
With automatic gearbox:
Select gear position D or R and depress the accelerator pedal.
With manual gearbox:
Engage a suitable gear, release the clutch and depress the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes.
Parking on a hill
Warning
Always use the parking brake when parking on an inclined surface. Engaging a gear or the automatic transmission's P position is not sufficient to hold the car stationary in all situations.
If the car is parked facing uphill:
- Turn the wheels away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill:
- Turn the wheels towards the kerb.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car to roll backward when the parking brake is released automatically on a steep incline. Avoid this by pulling the control upwards while driving the car away. Release the control when the engine achieves traction.
Settings for parking brake
Automatic activation of the parking brake is selected via the centre display.
Automatic activation when the car is switched off:
Press Settings in the top view.
Press and deselect/select the function Auto Activate Parking Brake.