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Tips for driving with DISTRONIC
The following contains descriptions of certain road and traffic conditions in which you must be particularly attentive. In such situations, brake if necessary. DISTRONIC is then deactivated. WARN ...

Capacities
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Releasing the electric parking brake automatically
The electric parking brake is released automatically when the following conditions are simultaneously fulfilled: • the engine is running. • the automatic transmission is in position D or R. ...