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:
Tire tread
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the tread wear indicators (TWI) become
visible at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we
recomme ...
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has deactivated
itself prematurely or cannot be activated.
•► Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the ...
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer
or transporter if you wish to transport it.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Shift the ...
