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
(USA only) or
(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
In addition to the electric parking brake,
P may also be engaged automatically.
See also:
Operation
Depending on the date of manufacture of your
vehicle, the or
symbol for the
automatic headlamp mode/daytime running
lamps is located on the light switch.
Illustration: light switch with th ...
Adjusting the four-way lumbar
support
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back.
1. To raise the backrest contour
2. To soften the backrest contour
3. To lo ...
Direction of rotation
Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if
there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these benefits if the correct
direction of rotation is maintained ...
