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the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button.
R
Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
Electronic parking brake
G
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.
Releasing electronic parking brake
manually
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Pull handle :.
The red indicator lamp F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Releasing electronic parking brake
automatically
The electronic parking brake releases
automatically when all of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
R
The engine is running.
R
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.
R
The hood is closed.
R
You have fastened your seat belt.
R
You depress on the accelerator pedal.
i If you have not fastened your seat belt,
the following conditions must be met in
order for the electronic parking brake to
release automatically:
R
The driver’s door is closed and you shift
the automatic transmission out of park
position P.
or
R
The driver’s door is closed and you drive
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Engaging electronic parking brake
manually
X
Press handle :.
The red indicator lamp F (USA only)
or ! (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster comes on.
i
You can engage the electronic parking
brake even when the SmartKey is removed
from the starter switch.
Engaging electronic parking brake
automatically
When at least one of the following conditions
is met, the electronic parking brake engages
automatically when the HOLD function
(Y page 342) or DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 330) has brought your vehicle to a
standstill.
R
The engine is turned off.
R
The driver’s door is opened and the seat
belt is not inserted in the seat belt buckle.
R
The hood lock is released.
R
The trunk lid is opened while the automatic
transmission is in reverse gear R.
R
The vehicle is stationary for an extended
period of time.
Driving and parking
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