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Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is automatically released if all of the following conditions are met: - the engine is running. - the transmission is in position D or R. - the seat belt ha ...

Important safety notes
WARNING On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not preve ...

Safety
Antilock brakes have Brake Assist for automatic full-power braking in panic stops. Electronic brake-force distribution enhances stability when braking in curves. ...