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from the starter switch, or press the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
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Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Electronic parking brake
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Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the SmartKey from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could release the electronic
parking brake and/or shift the automatic
transmission out of park position P, either
of which could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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Handle for electronic parking brake
Releasing electronic parking brake
manually
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Make sure the ignition is switched on.
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Pull handle 1.
The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Releasing electronic parking brake
automatically
Your vehicle’s electronic parking brake
releases automatically when:
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The engine is running.
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The automatic transmission is in drive
position D or reverse gear R. With the
automatic transmission in reverse gear R
the trunk lid must be closed.
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The hood is closed.
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You have fastened your seat belt.
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You press on the accelerator pedal.
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If you have not fastened your seat belt,
the following conditions must be met in
order for the electronic parking brake to
release automatically:
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The driver’s door is closed and you shift
the automatic transmission out of park
position P.
or
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The driver’s door is closed and you drive
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Engaging electronic parking brake
manually
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Press handle 1.
The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on.
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You can also engage the electronic
parking brake when the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
Controls in detail
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