Fig. 141 In lower part of centre console: button for the electronic parking brake
The electronic parking brake replaces the handbrake.
Switching on the electronic parking brake
The electronic parking brake can be switched on at any time when the vehicle is stationary. Even when the ignition is switched off, always switch on the electronic parking brake when leaving or parking the vehicle.
Switching off the electronic parking brake
Automatic switch-off for the electronic parking brake when driving off
The electronic parking brake switches off automatically when the vehicle pulls away, provided that the driver door is closed and the driver seat belt has been fastened. If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, you must also depress the clutch fully before pulling off so that the system detects that you want to switch off the parking brake.
You can prevent the electronic parking brake from switching off automatically
by pulling and holding the button while pulling
away.
Automatic switch-on of the electronic parking brake if not activated properly when the driver leaves the vehicle
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox the electronic parking brake switches itself on when leaving the vehicle in the following circumstances:
Emergency braking function
The emergency braking function should only be used in those situations where the vehicle cannot be stopped using the foot brake !
WARNING
NOTICE
Vehicle-specific weight ratings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence
over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The vehicle
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Ignition lock
→ Starter button
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Removing and installing wing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Note
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