Parking brake

The parking brake keeps the car stationary when you're at a standstill, such as after parking.

The parking brake locks the car's rear wheels. When parked, the car monitors and automatically tightens the grip if necessary.

By pulling the parking brake switch in the tunnel console when you're at a standstill, you engage the parking brake. Your car can automatically engage the parking brake in several situations.

 Important

Parking gear

The parking gear and the parking brake are not the same thing. While the parking gear is capable of holding the car stationary to a certain degree, it is not sufficient in all situations. Be sure to engage the parking brake after parking, as its applied braking force is much larger. This is particularly important when parking on an incline.

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.

Parking brake warning symbol
Continuous illumination indicates that the parking brake is engaged. Flashing indicates a parking brake fault.

 Note

At high speeds, pulling and holding the parking brake switch 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.