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:
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption
•► Press the button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
•► Press the button to select
current fuel consumption21 and
approximate range.
The approximate range that ca ...
Displays and controls
Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature
Speedometer
Segments
Multifunction display
Tachometer
Outside temperature
Outside temperature
Additional speedometer
Transmission position and dri ...
Coupling up a trailer
WARNING
While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer,
make sure nobody locks or unlocks the
vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the
tailgate.
The vehicle's level could change an ...