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:
Cleaning the wheels
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, ...
Calling up a stored setting
If you want to move the seat from the fully reclined position to a stored seat
position, first raise the backrest. The seat could otherwise be damaged.
Press and hold the relevant storage positi ...
Manual interior lighting control
To switch the front interior
lighting on/off: press the c button.
To switch the rear interior
lighting on/off: press the u button.
To switch the reading lamps
on/off: press the p button. ...
