Electric parking brake

General notes

When the engine is switched off, the electric parking brake periodically performs a function check. The noises generated during this process are normal.

Manual applying and releasing

Applying

• Pull switch 1.

The red indicatorin the instrument cluster lights up.

You can also apply the electric parking brake when the key has been removed.

Releasing

• Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition switch.
• Pull handle 1.

The red indicatorindicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

You can only release the electric parking brake when the key is in position 1 in the ignition switch.

Automatic applying

The electric parking brake is applied automatically when DISTRONIC PLUS (only on vehicles with an automatic transmission) or HOLD function brings your vehicle to a stop or keeps it stationary. At least one of the following conditions must also be met:

• The engine is switched off.
• The seat belt is not fastened and the driver's door is open.
• A fault occurs in the system.
• The power supply is insufficient.
• The vehicle has been stationary for an extended period.

The red indicatorin the instrument cluster lights up.

The electric parking brake is not applied automatically when the engine is stopped by the ECO start/stop function.

Automatic releasing

Automatic release of the electric parking brake is only possible on vehicles with an automatic transmission.

The electric parking brake of your vehicle is released automatically when all of the following conditions are met:

• The engine is running.
• The transmission is in D or R.
• The seat belt is fastened.
• You press the accelerator pedal.

When the transmission is in R, the tailgate must be closed.

If you are not belted in and the electric parking brake must be released automatically, the following conditions must be met:

• The driver's door is closed.
• You move the selector lever out of position P or you have driven at more than 3 km/h.

Emergency braking

In an emergency, you can also brake your vehicle while driving using the electric parking brake.

• Pull and hold switch 1 of the electric parking brake while driving.

Your vehicle is braked for as long as you hold down switch 1 of the electric parking brake. The longer you press switch 1 of the electric parking brake, the greater the braking force.

During braking,

• a warning signal sounds
• the message Release parking brake appears in the display
• the red indicator lampthe indicator located on the instrument cluster flashes

If the vehicle is braked to a complete stop, the electric parking brake is then applied.