Applying automatically

Your vehicle's electric parking brake is automatically applied if DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function bring the vehicle to a standstill, or are engaged to keep the vehicle stationary. In addition, at least one of the following conditions must be fulfilled:
- the engine is switched off.
- the driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened.
- the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.

The red (Canada (USA only) or only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (Canada only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

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