Engaging the electric parking brake automatically

The electric parking brake is automatically applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes the vehicle until it is stationary and at least one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• the engine is switched off.
• the driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened.
• the hood is released.
• the trunk lid is opened while the automatic transmission is in position R.
• the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.

The red (Canada (USA only) or only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (Canada only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

P may also be engaged automatically. In addition to the electric parking brake, P may also be engaged automatically.

    See also:

    External authorization
    If COMAND does not detect your mobile phone, this may be due to particular security settings on your mobile phone. In this case, you can test if your mobile phone can find COMAND. The Bluetoot ...

    Extending/retracting from the rear
    The switch is located on the rear door control panel. Extending Pull switch 1 up and release it. The roller sunblind extends fully. To stop: press switch 1 down briefly. The roller sunblind ...

    Dialing a number from the phone book
    If your mobile phone is able to receive calls, you can search for and dial a number from the phone book in the audio system or COMAND at any time. Press the or button on the steering whe ...