Brake system
Checking electromechanical parking brake, vehicles with front-wheel drive
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Activate »TЬV mode«:Seat belt is fittedRear axle on single-axle roller dynamometerIgnition remains switched onAuto-hold is switched offFront wheels must be stationaryRear wheels must rotate for at least 5 seconds at a constant speed between 2.5 and 9 km/h. Entering »TЬV mode« is indicated by the yellow electric parking brake and handbrake fault warning lamp -K214- lighting up. Note In »TЬV mode«, the electromechanical parking brake does not close fully when the button is first pressed. The tension is increased gradually by actuating the electromechanical parking brake button -E538- 4 times in succession. Actuating the electromechanical parking brake button -E538- a fifth time releases the electromechanical parking brake. End »TЬV mode«:Front wheels, speed over 0 km/hRear wheels, speed lower than 2,5 km/h or over 9 km/hIgnition off. |
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Note In »TЬV mode«, the electromechanical parking brake does not close fully when the button is first pressed. The tension is increased gradually by actuating the electromechanical parking brake button -E538- 4 times in succession. Actuating the electromechanical parking brake button -E538- a fifth time releases the electromechanical parking brake.