Activating and deactivating the parking brake
Use the parking brake to help keep the vehicle stationary when it is parked.
Activating the parking brake
Pull up the control.
The symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate when the parking brake is activated.
Make sure the vehicle is stationary.
Symbol in the instrument panel
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically:
- if the Auto-hold function (automatic brake application when the vehicle is stationary) is activated and the vehicle has been stationary for a prolonged period of time (5-10 minutes).
- when the gear selector is moved to P on a steep hill.
- when the ignition is switched off and the setting for automatically activating the parking brake is activated in the center display.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving by pulling and holding up the control. The braking process is canceled when the control is released or if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Note
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
Press the control.
The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Deactivating automatically
Fasten your seat belt.
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
Start the vehicle.
Move the gear selector to D or R and press the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Note
When the vehicle is initially started, the parking brake could disengage automatically even if the driver's seat belt is not buckled.