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:
Even more effective brake discs and brake booster
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in aluminium or aluminium composite design a ...
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the
driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
- you engage the belt tongue i ...
Definition of terms for tires and loading
Tire ply composition and material used
Describes the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric
in the tire tread and sidewall. These are made of steel, nylon, polyester and ot ...