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:
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are caused by drowsy drivers, making this factor an even bigger cause of
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Calibrating the compass
Make sure that there is
sufficient space for
you to drive in a circle without impeding the
remaining traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
observe the following points:
• ca ...
Deleting one of the previous
destinations
To activate navigation mode: press the
function button once or twice.
To show the menu: press
the COMAND
controller.
Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning
t ...
