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 (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
See also:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or
driving without the steering wheel adjustment
feature locked could cause the driver to los ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
• frontal impacts (driver's and frontpassenger front air bags and driver's knee
bag)
• ...
Jump-starting
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components,
and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connectin ...