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- Fig. 1 Centre console: Parking brake
The electro-mechanical parking brake replaces the handbrake.
Pull switch
Fig. 1 -A- to
apply the parking brake. The warning lamps
in the button
and in the instrument cluster display will light up.
Fig. 1 -A- to
apply the parking brake. The warning lamps
in the button
and in the instrument cluster display will light up.
To release the parking brake, press the brake or accelerator pedal
and simultaneously press the switch
. The warning
lamps
in the button
and in the instrument cluster display will go out.
. The warning
lamps
in the button
and in the instrument cluster display will go out.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechanical parking brake.
The parking brake replaces the conventional handbrake, and is mainly
intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling away accidentally.
However, the electro-mechanical parking brake also offers a number
of convenience and safety features in addition to the functions
of a normal handbrake.
When driving away
- The parking brake auto release function releases the parking brake automatically when you wish to start moving Link.
- When driving away on a gradient, the parking brake auto release function prevents the vehicle from rolling back unintentionally. The braking force of the parking brake is only released when there is enough power at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the desired direction.
Emergency braking function
An emergency braking function enables you to stop the vehicle
even if the conventional
foot brake should fail to work
Link.
Warning lamps
- The warning lamps
in the instrument cluster display and in the switch light
up when the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switched on.
- The warning lamps
in the instrument cluster display and in the switch light
up for approximately 20 seconds when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switched
off.
WARNING!
The accelerator pedal must on no account be pressed inadvertently
when a gear is engaged and the engine is running with the vehicle
stationary. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately
and possibly cause an accident.
Note
- The parking brake can be applied at any time - even when the ignition is switched off. However, the ignition must be switched on before the parking brake can be released.
- Any slight noise which may be heard when the parking brake is applied or released is quite normal and no cause for concern.
- The parking brake runs an automatic test cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is parked. This may cause a slight noise, which is normal.
- If the warning lamp
or
appears,
there may be a parking brake malfunction
Link.