Releasing the electric parking brake automatically
The electric parking brake is released
automatically when the following conditions
are simultaneously fulfilled:
• the engine is running.
• the automatic transmission is in position D or R.
• the hood is closed.
• your seat belt is fastened.
• you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the automatic transmission is in position R, the trunk lid must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
• the driver's door is closed.
• you shift out of P or you have previously driven faster than 3 km/h.
• you have shifted out of P or you have previously driven faster than 2 mph (3
km/h).
See also:
Blind Spot Assist
Important safety notes
Blind Spot Assist uses a radar sensor system
to monitor the areas on both sides of your
vehicle. It supports you from speeds of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). A warning ...
Folding the rear seat backrest back
: Backrest
; Lock verification indicator
= Backrest release handle
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary.
Make sure that the seat belt does not become ...
New for 2011
There are no major changes, but "mbrace," a new telematics system, replaces
Tele Aid and has features such as locating a vehicle in a parking lot and
remotely locking and unlocking doors ...
