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:
Driving with summer tires
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (). ...
Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/26 psi) is reached
► Press the on/off switch on the tire
inflation
compressor to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.
► Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Never switch off the engine while the vehicle
is in motion.
There is no brake boost for the service brake
if the engine is not running. If the ignition is
switched off, there is also ...
