Engaging park position P automatically
Park position P is automatically engaged if:
- you switch off the engine using the
SmartKey and remove the SmartKey, or if
you switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open one of the front
doors.
- the HOLD function (Y page 179) or
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 169) brakes
your vehicle until it is stationary and at least
one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
- there is a system malfunction.
- there is a severe uphill or downhill slope.
The electric parking brake is then also
applied.
See also:
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out automatically
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is activated in the on-board
computer:
• the exterior mirrors fold in automatical ...
Servicing the brakes
If the red brake warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster and you hear a
warning tone while the engine is running,
the brake fluid level may be too low.
Observe additional warning me ...
Checking the vehicle and trailer weight
To check that the weights of the towing vehicle and the trailer comply
with the maximum permissible values, have the vehicle/trailer combination (including
the driver, passengers, and cargo w ...