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:
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
traction and braking capability are reduced
considerably — equip your vehicle with
M+S tires. Using summer ti ...
Ashtray in the rear-compartment center console
To open: pull cover 2 out by its top edge.
To remove the insert: press release button 3 and lift the insert up and
out.
To install the insert: install insert 1 from above into the holder a ...
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows the area behind your
vehicle in the COMAND display.
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range. Otherwi ...
