General information

The electric parking brake performs a The electric parking brake performs a function test at regular intervals while the engine is switched off. The sounds that can be heard while this is occurring are normal.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and/or shift the automatic transmission out of park position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Applying/releasing manually

    See also:

    Immobilizer
    The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct SmartKey. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be starte ...

    ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
    A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open: - a door - the vehicle with the mechanical key - the tailgate - the hood The alarm is not switched off, even i ...

    Nuts & Bolts
    Overall reliability for the current C-Class has been average. In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the car earned the top score of Good in front, side, rear and roof-crush ...