Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is
automatically released if all of the following
conditions are met:
- the engine is running.
- the transmission is in position D or R.
- the seat belt has been fastened.
- you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the 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 have shifted out of transmission
position P or you have previously driven
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
See also:
Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold:
• if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
• if the vehicle has not been driven more than
1 mile (1.6 km). ...
Driving tips
Observe the notes on ESP® trailer stabilization ().
The maximum permissible speed for vehicle/ trailer combinations depends on the
type of trailer. Before beginning the journey, check the traile ...
Safety systems
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
Risk of accident
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program), BAS (Brake Assist) ...
