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:
Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheati ...
Preparing the vehicle
WARNING
The wheel and tire size of the emergency
spare wheel/spare wheel may differ to that of
the damaged wheel. When using an
emergency spare wheel/spare wheel the
handling characterist ...
Hiding a service message
► Press the R reset button on the
instrument cluster. ...
