The parking brake locks the car's rear wheels. When parked, the car monitors and automatically tightens the grip if necessary.
By pressing the parking brake button, marked P, next to the gear selector when you're at a standstill, you engage the parking brake. Your car can automatically engage the parking brake in several situations.
The driver display indicates when the car is in park and the parking brake is engaged.
Warning
Avoid parking on a slope in wintry conditions. The tyres might lose traction, even if the parking brake is engaged. You are always responsible for safe parking. Check the parking brake warning symbol for the parking brake status.
Note
At high speeds, pressing and holding the parking brake button slows the car down at a steady rate. This provides a backup alternative to braking normally. Only use the parking brake in this way if you are unable to brake using the brake pedal.
