Activating and deactivating the parking brake
Use the parking brake to prevent the car from rolling from stationary.
Activating the parking brake
Pull the control upward.
The symbol in the driver display illuminates when the parking brake is activated.
Check that the car is stationary.
Symbol in the driver display
| Symbol | Specification |
|---|---|
 | The symbol is illuminated when the parking brake is activated. If the symbol flashes, it indicates a fault has occurred. Read the message in the driver display. |
Automatic activation
The parking brake is activated automatically
- when the car is switched off and the setting for automatic activation of the parking brake is activated in the centre display.
- when gear position P is selected on a steep hill1.
- if the Auto hold (Automatic brake when stationary) function is activated and
- the car has been stationary for a long time (5-10 minutes)
- the car is switched off
- the driver leaves the car.
Emergency brake
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the car is in motion by pulling and holding up the control. Braking stops when the control is released, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
Note
An acoustic signal sounds while emergency braking is active at high speeds.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivate manually
To deactivate the parking brake, the engine needs to be running.
Depress the brake pedal firmly.
Press the control down.
The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes.
Deactivate automatically
Start the car.
With automatic gearbox:
Depress the brake pedal firmly. Select gear position D or R and depress the accelerator pedal.
With manual gearbox:
Depress the clutch pedal and select an appropriate gear. Release the clutch pedal and accelerate.
The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes.
Note
For automatic deactivation, either the driver has to have put on their seatbelt or the driver door has to be closed.