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:
Ashtray in the rear-compartment center
console
Close the ashtray when it is not in use and
before you fold the rear seats forward. You
can otherwise damage the ashtray.
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Number of seats
The specifications shown on the Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The number of
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the details shown. The numbe ...