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:
Checking the battery
Checking the battery
Press the
or
button. The battery is working
properly if battery
check lamp 1 lights up briefly
If battery check lamp 1 does not light up
briefly during the test, th ...
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
- you drive at low speeds.
- the tires have adequate tread depth.
For this ...
Activating/deactivating
•► To activate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the button
lights up.
•► To switch off: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the button
goes out. The co ...