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:

    Important safety notes
    Observe the "Important safety notes" section ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake. This allows you to continue steering the vehicle w ...

    Displaying navigation instructions
    In the Navi menu, the multifunction display shows navigation instructions. For more information, see the separate operating instructions. Switch on COMAND (see the separate operating instruction ...

    Tips for driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
    Important safety notes WARNING The DISTRONIC PLUS works to maintain the speed selected by the driver unless a moving obstacle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is d ...