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:
Comfort: Further progresses with adaptive shock absorbers and improved air
suspension
As in the safety field, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been setting the
standards for long-distance comfort in this vehicle class for several decades.
Bettering the already high level of the preced ...
Center console
Center console
Function
1 Audio system/COMAND; see the separate operating instructions
2 Seat heating
3 Seat ventilation
4 PARKTRONIC (Canada only)
5 Hazard warning lamps
6 Indicator lam ...
Rear seat head restraints
WARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. c ...
