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:
Adjusting the seats electrically
Vehicles without Memory
function: the
seats can be adjusted within three minutes
of a front door being opened.
The time period starts over again if, within these three minutes, you:
• open or ...
Unlocking the trunk (Sedan)
The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate primarily on driving the vehicle. The
driver's concentration must always be directed primarily at road traffic. For your
own safety and ...
