Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged.
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.
- To apply: depress parking brake 2 firmly. When the engine is running,
the
(USA only) or
(Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster. - To release: depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed.
- Pull release handle 1. When the ignition is switched on or the engine
is running, the (USA only) or
(Canada only) indicator lamp goes
out in the instrument cluster.
See also:
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section
At speeds above approximately
4 mph (7 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you w ...
Operating audio player or audio media
Audio data from various audio devices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
Switch on COMAND and select the audio
device or audio medium.
Press the or ...
Automatic transmission
- Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N. ...