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Driving and operating

Turn key briefly to position 3 and

Press and release Engine Start/Stop:

Starting the engine

release: an automatic procedure

an automatic procedure operates the

Vehicles with ignition switch

operates the starter with a short delay

starter with a short delay until the

until the engine is running, see

engine is running, see Automatic

Automatic Starter Control.

Starter Control.

During an Autostop, the engine can

Before restarting or to switch off the

be started by depressing the clutch

engine when vehicle is stationary,

pedal 3 159.

press Engine Start/Stop once more

briefly.

Vehicles with power button

During an Autostop, the engine can

be started by depressing the clutch

pedal 3 159.

Emergency shut off during driving

If the engine needs to be switched off

during driving in case of emergency,

Manual transmission: operate clutch

press Engine Start/Stop for longer

and brake pedal.

than 2 seconds or press twice briefly

Automatic transmission: operate

within 5 seconds.

brake pedal and move selector lever

to P or N.

9 Danger

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Diesel engine: turn the key to position

Manual transmission: operate clutch

Switching off the engine during

2 for preheating until control

and brake pedal.

driving may cause loss of power

indicator ! extinguishes.

support for brake and steering

Automatic transmission: operate

systems. Assistance systems and

brake pedal and move selector lever

airbag systems are disabled.

to P or N.

Lighting and brake lights will

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

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is running. Because of the checking

extinguish. Therefore power down

Stop-start system

procedure, the engine starts running

the engine and ignition while

The stop-start system helps to save

after a short delay.

driving only when required in case

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

of emergency.

Possible reasons for a non-starting

emissions. When conditions allow, it

engine:

switches off the engine as soon as the

Starting the vehicle at low

● Clutch pedal not operated

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

temperatures

(manual transmission).

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

traffic jam. It starts the engine

● Brake pedal not operated or

Starting the engine without additional

automatically as soon as the clutch is

selector lever not in P or N

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

depressed. A battery sensor ensures

(automatic transmission).

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

that an Autostop is only performed if

engines. Required is an engine oil

● Timeout occurred.

the vehicle battery is sufficiently

with the correct viscosity, the correct

charged for a restart.

fuel, performed services and a

Turbo engine warm-up

sufficiently charged vehicle battery.

Activation

Upon start-up, engine available

With temperatures below -30 °C the

torque may be limited for a short time,

automatic transmission requires a

The stop-start system is available as

especially when the engine

warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.

soon as the engine is started, the

temperature is cold. The limitation is

The selector lever must be in position

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

to allow the lubrication system to fully

as stated below in this section are

protect the engine.

fulfilled.

Automatic Starter Control

Overrun cut-off

This function controls the engine

starting procedure. The driver does

The fuel supply is automatically cut-

not need to hold the key in position 3

off during overrun, i.e. when the

or to hold Engine Start/Stop pressed.

vehicle is driven with a gear engaged

Once applied, the system will go on

but accelerator pedal is released.

starting automatically until the engine

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Driving and operating

Deactivation

The engine will be switched off while

During an Autostop, the heating and

the ignition stays on.

brake performance will be

maintained.

Caution

The steering assist can be

reduced during an Autostop.

Conditions for an Autostop

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

●

The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated.

Deactivate the stop-start system

●

The bonnet is fully closed.

manually by pressing eco.

An Autostop is indicated by the

Deactivation is indicated when the

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

●

The driver's door is closed or the

LED in the button extinguishes.

the tachometer. On some versions, a

driver's seat belt is fastened.

control indicator in the instrument

●

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

Autostop

cluster illuminates when engine is in

charged and in good condition.

Autostop.

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

●

The engine is warmed up.

standstill, activate an Autostop as

●

The engine coolant temperature

follows:

is not too high.

● Depress the clutch pedal.

●

The engine exhaust temperature

● Move the selector lever to

is not too high, e.g. after driving

neutral.

with high engine load.

● Release the clutch pedal.

●

The ambient temperature is

above -5 °C.

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● The climate control system

switched to a power saving mode.

●

The stop-start system is

allows an Autostop.

The fan speed of the climate control

manually deactivated.

system is reduced to save power.

● The brake vacuum is sufficient.

●

The bonnet is opened.

● The self-cleaning function of the

Restart of the engine by the driver

●

The driver's seat belt is

diesel particle filter is not active.

unfastened and the driver's door

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

is opened.

● The vehicle was driven at least at

engine.

walking speed since the last

●

The engine temperature is too

Autostop.

The engine start is indicated by the

low.

needle at the idle speed position in

Otherwise an Autostop will be

●

The charging level of the vehicle

the tachometer.

inhibited.

battery is below a defined level.

If the selector lever is shifted out of

Certain settings of the climate control

●

The brake vacuum is not

neutral before depressing the clutch

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

sufficient.

first, control indicator - illuminates

Climate control chapter for more

or is shown as a symbol in the Driver

●

The vehicle is driven at least at

details 3 140.

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walking speed.

Immediately after motorway driving,

Control indicator - 3 105.

●

The climate control system

an Autostop may be inhibited.

requests an engine start.

New vehicle running-in 3 155.

Restart of the engine by the stop-

●

The air conditioning is manually

start system

switched on.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

The selector lever must be in neutral

If the bonnet is not fully closed, a

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

to enable an automatic restart.

warning message is displayed in the

several battery discharge protection

Driver Information Centre.

features are implemented as part of

If one of the following conditions

the stop-start system.

occurs during an Autostop, the

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

engine will be restarted automatically

portable CD player, is connected to

Power saving measures

by the stop-start system:

the power outlet, a brief power drop

During an Autostop, several electrical

during the restart might be noticeable.

features e.g. auxiliary electric heater

or heated rear window are disabled or

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Driving and operating

● Lock the vehicle with button e on

Parking

lever to position P before

the radio remote control.

removing the ignition key or

9 Warning

switching off ignition on

Activate the anti-theft alarm

vehicles with power button. On

system 3 34.

●

Do not park the vehicle on an

an uphill slope, turn the front

● The engine cooling fans may run

easily ignitable surface. The

wheels away from the kerb.

after the engine has been

high temperature of the

If the vehicle is on a downhill

switched off 3 226.

exhaust system could ignite the

slope, engage reverse gear or

surface.

set the selector lever to position

Caution

●

Always apply the parking

P before removing the ignition

brake. Activate the manual

key or switching off ignition on

After running at high engine

parking brake without pressing

vehicles with power button.

speeds or with high engine loads,

the release button. Apply as

Turn the front wheels towards

operate the engine briefly at a low

firmly as possible on a downhill

the kerb.

load or run in neutral for

slope or uphill slope. Depress

approx. 30 seconds before

●

Close the windows and the

brake pedal at the same time to

switching off, in order to protect

sunroof.

reduce operating force.

the turbocharger.

●

Remove the ignition key from

For vehicles with electric

the ignition switch or switch off

parking brake, pull switch m for

Notice

ignition on vehicles with power

approx. one second.

In the event of an accident with

button. Turn the steering wheel

airbag deployment, the engine is

The electric parking brake is

until the steering wheel lock is

turned off automatically if the vehicle

applied when control indicator

felt to engage.

comes to a standstill within a certain

m illuminates 3 105.

For vehicles with automatic

time.

●

Switch off the engine.

transmission, the key can only

be removed when the selector

●

If the vehicle is on a level

lever is in position P.

surface or uphill slope, engage

first gear or set the selector

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needs between 7 and 12 minutes.

Cleaning process

Engine exhaust

Autostop is not available and fuel

To activate cleaning process,

consumption may be higher during

continue driving, keep engine speed

this period. The emission of smells

9 Danger

above 2000 revolutions per minute.

and smoke during this process is

Shift down if necessary. Diesel

normal.

Engine exhaust gases contain

particle filter cleaning is then started.

poisonous carbon monoxide,

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

which is colourless and odourless

short distances, the system cannot

Caution

and could be fatal if inhaled.

clean itself automatically.

If exhaust gases enter the interior

If cleaning of the filter is required and

If the cleaning process is

of the vehicle, open the windows.

if previous driving conditions did not

interrupted, there is a risk of

Have the cause of the fault

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

provoking severe engine damage.

rectified by a workshop.

indicated by % and a warning

Avoid driving with an open load

message in the Driver Information

If cleaning is not possible for any

compartment, otherwise exhaust

Centre.

reasons, Z illuminates and a warning

gases could enter the vehicle.

% with a warning message

message appears in the Driver

illuminates when diesel particle filter

Information Centre. Engine power

is full. Start cleaning process as soon

may be reduced. Seek the assistance

Diesel particle filter

as possible.

of a workshop immediately.

The diesel particle filter system filters

% with a warning message flashes

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

harmful soot particles out of the

when diesel particle filter has reached

engine speeds and loads.

exhaust gases. The system includes

a self-cleaning function that runs

the maximum filling level. Start

The control indicator % extinguishes

automatically during driving without

cleaning process immediately to

as soon as the self-cleaning

any notification. The filter is cleaned

avoid damage to the engine.

operation is complete. Keep on

by periodically burning off the soot

driving until self-cleaning operation is

particles at high temperature. This

complete.

process takes place automatically

under set driving conditions and may

take up to 25 minutes. Typically it

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Driving and operating

Catalytic converter

AdBlue

Caution

The catalytic converter reduces the

General information

amount of harmful substances in the

Avoid contact of the paintwork with

exhaust gases.

The selective catalytic reduction

AdBlue.

(BlueInjection) is a method to

In case of contact, rinse off with

Caution

substantially reduce the nitrogen

water.

oxides in the exhaust emission. This

Fuel grades other than those listed

is achieved by injecting a Diesel

AdBlue freezes at a temperature of

on pages 3 213, 3 281 could

Exhaust Fluid (DEF) into the exhaust

approx. -11 °C. As the vehicle is

damage the catalytic converter or

system.

equipped with an AdBlue pre-heater,

electronic components.

The designation of this fluid is AdBlue

the emissions reduction at low

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

Ⓡ¹⁾. It is a non-toxic, non-flammable,

temperatures is ensured. The AdBlue

damage the catalytic converter.

colourless and odourless fluid which

pre-heater works automatically.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

consists of 32% urea and 68% water.

Level warnings

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

9 Warning

The AdBlue consumption is approx.

pushing or towing.

4000 mpg and depends on the driving

Avoid contact of your eyes or skin

behaviour.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

with AdBlue.

If the AdBlue level falls below a

engine running, a reduction in engine

In case of eye or skin contact,

certain value, a level warning AdBlue

performance or other unusual

rinse off with water.

Range: 1500 mi will be displayed in

problems, have the cause of the fault

the Driver Information Centre.

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

A volume of at least 5 litres of AdBlue

can be continued for a short period,

must be refilled as soon as possible.

keeping vehicle speed and engine

Driving is possible without any

speed low.

restrictions.

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If AdBlue is not refilled within a certain

Additionally, control indicator Y

Refilling AdBlue

distance, further level warnings are

flashes continuously and a warning

displayed in the Driver Information

chime sounds four times every

Caution

Centre depending on the current

three minutes.

AdBlue level. Later on requests to

After the prevention of an engine

Only use AdBlue that complies

refill AdBlue and finally the

start, the following message:

with European standards

announcement to prevent an engine

DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1.

Refill AdBlue To Start Vehicle

restart are displayed. These

Do not use additives.

restrictions are a legal requirement.

will be displayed.

Do not dilute AdBlue.

At an AdBlue range of 560 miles, the

To restart the engine, the tank must

following warning messages are

be filled with AdBlue first.

Otherwise the selective catalytic

alternately displayed in the Driver

reduction system could be

Information Centre:

High emission warnings

damaged.

● AdBlue Low Refill Now

If the exhaust emission rises above a

Notice

certain value, warnings similar to the

● Engine Restart Prevented in 560

Only use the designated AdBlue

range warnings as described above

miles

canisters for refilling, to prevent a

will be displayed in the Driver

Additionally, control indicator Y

topping-up of too much AdBlue.

Information Centre.

flashes continuously and a warning

Additionally, the fumes in the tank

Requests to have the exhaust system

chime sounds four times every

are captured in the canister and do

checked and finally the

three minutes.

not emerge.

announcement to prevent an engine

Before the prevention of an engine

Since AdBlue has a limited

restart are displayed. These

restart is activated, the following

durability, check the date of expiry

restrictions are a legal requirement.

warning messages:

before refilling.

Seek your workshop for assistance.

● AdBlue Empty Refill Now

● Engine Will Not Restart

are alternately displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

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Driving and operating

Notice

A volume of at least 5 litres of AdBlue

When unscrewing the protective cap

must be added when refilling.

from the filler neck, ammonia fumes

Otherwise the refilling of AdBlue

may emerge. Do not inhale as the

may not be detected by the system.

fumes have a pungent smell. The

fumes are not harmful by inhalation.

In case AdBlue refill is not

successfully detected:

The vehicle must be parked on a level

1. Continuously drive the vehicle

surface.

for 10 minutes making sure that

The filler neck for AdBlue is located

vehicle speed is always higher

behind the fuel filler flap.

than 12 mph.

The fuel filler flap is located at right

2. If AdBlue refill is detected

rear side of the vehicle.

4. Unscrew protective cap from the

successfully, AdBlue supply-

The fuel filler flap can only be opened

filler neck.

driven limitations will disappear.

if the vehicle is unlocked.

5. Open AdBlue canister.

If AdBlue refill is still not detected,

1. Remove key from ignition lock.

seek the assistance of a workshop.

6. Mount one end of the hose on the

2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia

canister and screw the other end

If AdBlue must be refilled at

fumes entering the interior of the

on the filler neck.

temperatures below -11 °C, the

vehicle.

refilling of AdBlue may not be

7. Lift the canister until it is empty.

3. Release the fuel filler flap by

detected by the system. In this

8. Unscrew the hose from the filler

pushing the flap 3 215.

event, park the vehicle in a space

neck.

with a higher ambient temperature

9. Mount the protective cap and turn

until AdBlue is liquefied.

clockwise until it engages.

Notice

Dispose of AdBlue canister and

hose according to environmental

requirements.

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Exchanging AdBlue

In automatic mode, the driving

Automatic transmission

programme is indicated by D in the

If less than 5 litres of AdBlue have

Driver Information Centre.

been refilled during the last 2 years,

The automatic transmission permits

automatic gearshifting (automatic

In manual mode, M and the number

the remaining fluid should be

mode) or manual gearshifting

of the selected gear is indicated.

exchanged since AdBlue has a

limited durability. Seek the assistance

(manual mode).

R indicates reverse gear.

of a workshop.

Manual shifting is possible in manual

N indicates neutral position.

mode by tapping the selector lever or

P indicates park position.

Caution

pulling the steering wheel paddles

3 169.

Disregard could lead to damage to

the selective catalytic reduction

Transmission display

system.

The mode or selected gear is shown

in the transmission display.

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< : manual mode upshifting: move

The engine can only be started with

Selector lever

selector lever in position M and

lever in position P or N. When position

tap upwards

N is selected, press brake pedal or

] : manual mode downshifting:

apply parking brake before starting.

move selector lever in position

Do not accelerate while engaging a

M and tap rearwards

gear. Never depress the accelerator

pedal and brake pedal at the same

The selector lever is locked in P and

time.

can only be moved when the ignition

is on and the brake pedal is applied.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

slowly begins to creep when the

brake is released.

Engine braking

To utilise the engine braking effect,

P : park position, press release

select a lower gear in good time when

button, wheels are locked,

driving downhill, see manual mode.

engage only when the vehicle is

stationary and parking brake is

Rocking the vehicle

applied

R : reverse gear, press release

Rocking the vehicle is only

button, engage only when

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

vehicle is stationary

sand, mud or snow. Move the selector

N : neutral

lever between D and R in a repeat

Without applied brake pedal the

D : automatic mode

pattern. Do not race the engine and

control indicator j illuminates.

M : manual mode: move selector

avoid sudden acceleration.

lever from D to the left.

If the selector lever is not in P when

the ignition is switched off, control

Parking

indicator j and P will flash.

Apply the parking brake and engage

To engage P or R, press the release

button.

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The ignition key can only be removed

Steering wheel paddles

Temporary manual mode in drive

when the selector lever is in position

mode D

Manual paddle shifting is also

possible in automatic mode D. Upon

completion of manual shifting

Manual mode

operation, transmission changes to

Selector lever

automatic mode D after a defined

time.

To interrupt manual mode, do one of

the following:

● Press < paddle for 1 second.

● Move selector lever towards the

left to manual mode and back to

Move selector lever out of position D

position D.

towards the left to select manual

If the vehicle is at a standstill and

mode.

engine is idling, the transmission will

Pull steering wheel paddles to select

remain in temporary manual mode. It

gears manually

changes to automatic mode when

accelerator pedal is operated for a

right

: pull briefly to shift

defined time, and no paddle shifting

Move selector lever out of position D

paddle <

one gear up

at the steering wheel is performed.

towards the left to select manual

mode.

left

: pull briefly to shift one

General

paddle ]

gear down, multiple

Tap selector lever

pulls allows gears to be

If a higher gear is selected when

forwards < : shift to a higher gear

skipped

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

backwards ] : shift to a lower gear

The selected gear is indicated in the

instrument cluster.

The selected gear is indicated in the

instrument cluster.

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the shift is not executed. This can

● When SPORT mode is engaged,

Fault

cause a message in the Driver

the vehicle shifts at higher engine

In the event of a fault a vehicle

Information Centre.

speeds (unless cruise control is

message is displayed in the Driver

on). SPORT mode 3 177.

In manual mode, no automatic

Information Centre. Vehicle

shifting to a higher gear takes place

● Special programmes

messages 3 119.

at high engine revolutions.

automatically adapt the shifting

The transmission no longer shifts

points when driving up inclines or

Gear shift indication

automatically. Continued travel is

down hills.

possible with manual shifting.

The symbol R with a number below it

● When starting off in snowy or icy

Only the highest gear is available.

is indicated when gearshifting is

conditions or on other slippery

Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may

recommended for fuel saving

surfaces, the electronic

also be available in manual mode.

reasons.

transmission control selects a

Shift only when vehicle is stationary.

higher gear automatically.

Shift indication appears only in

Have the cause of the fault remedied

manual mode.

Kickdown

by a workshop.

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

Electronic driving

down completely in automatic mode,

Interruption of power supply

programmes

the transmission shifts to a lower gear

In the event of an interruption of

● Following a cold start, the

depending on engine speed.

power supply, the selector lever

operating temperature

cannot be moved out of the P

Overheat protection

programme increases engine

position. The ignition key cannot be

speed to quickly bring the

In the event of transmission-

removed from the ignition switch.

catalytic converter to the required

overheating due to high outside

If the vehicle battery is discharged,

temperature.

temperatures or sporty driving style,

start the vehicle using jump leads

● The automatic neutral shift

the torque and the maximum speed of

3 265.

function automatically shifts to

the engine can be temporarily

If the vehicle battery is not the cause

idling when the vehicle is stopped

reduced.

of the fault, release the selector lever.

with a forward gear engaged and

the brake pedal is pressed.

1. Apply parking brake.

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3. Insert the special tool into the

Manual transmission

opening as far as it will go and

move the selector lever out of P or

N. If P or N is engaged again, the

selector lever will be locked in

position again. Have the cause of

the power supply interruption

remedied by a workshop.

4. Mount the selector lever trim on

the centre console and refit.

2. Release selector lever trim from

centre console at rear, fold

upwards and rotate to the left.

To engage reverse, with the vehicle

stationary press the release button on

the selector lever and engage the

gear.

If the gear does not engage, set the

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

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Driving and operating

Drive systems

Brakes

Caution

It is not advisable to drive with the

All-wheel drive

The brake system comprises two

hand resting on the selector lever.

independent brake circuits.

The All-wheel drive system enhances

driving characteristics and stability,

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

Upshift 3 106.

and helps to achieve the best

still be braked using the other brake

Stop-start system 3 159.

possible driveability regardless of

circuit. However, braking effect is

ground surface. The system is always

achieved only when the brake pedal

active and cannot be deactivated.

is depressed firmly. Considerably

more force is needed for this. The

The torque is distributed steplessly

braking distance is extended. Seek

between the wheels of the front and

the assistance of a workshop before

rear axle, depending on the driving

continuing the journey.

conditions. Additionally the torque

between the rear wheels is distributed

When the engine is not running, the

depending on the surface.

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

For optimum system performance,

been depressed once or twice.

the vehicle's tyres should not have

Braking effect is not reduced, but

varying degrees of wear.

braking requires significantly greater

If a service message is displayed in

force. It is especially important to bear

the Driver Information Centre, the

this in mind when being towed.

system may have limited functionality

Control indicator R 3 105.

(or be completely disabled in some

cases, i.e. the vehicle switches to

Front-wheel drive). Seek the

Antilock brake system

assistance of a workshop.

Antilock brake system (ABS)

Towing the vehicle 3 266.

prevents the wheels from locking.

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

Fault

Parking brake

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

Manual parking brake

9 Warning

steerable, even during hard braking.

ABS control is made apparent

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

through a pulse in the brake pedal

wheels may be liable to lock due

and the noise of the regulation

to braking that is heavier than

process.

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

For optimum braking, keep the brake

hard braking, the vehicle can no

pedal fully depressed throughout the

longer be steered and may

braking process, despite the fact that

swerve.

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.

Have the cause of the fault remedied

After starting off, the system performs

by a workshop.

a self-test which may be audible.

9 Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

Control indicator u 3 106.

slope.

To release the parking brake, pull

Adaptive brake light

the lever up slightly, press the

During full braking, all three brake

release button and fully lower the

lights flash for the duration of ABS

lever.

control.

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Driving and operating

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

To reduce the operating forces of

3 105. The electric parking brake

Engaging D and then depressing the

the parking brake, depress the

operates automatically with

accelerator pedal releases the

brake pedal at the same time.

adequate force.

electric parking brake automatically.

Before leaving the vehicle, check

This is not possible when switch m is

Control indicator R 3 105.

the electric parking brake status.

pulled at the same time.

Control indicator m 3 105.

Electric parking brake

Dynamic braking when vehicle is

The electric parking brake can always

moving

be activated, even if the ignition is off.

When the vehicle is moving and

Do not operate electric parking brake

switch m is kept pulled, the electric

system too often without engine

parking brake system will decelerate

running as this will discharge the

the vehicle, but will not apply

vehicle battery.

statically.

As soon as switch m is released,

Releasing

dynamic braking will be stopped.

Switch on ignition. Keep brake pedal

depressed and then push switch m.

Automatic applying

If the vehicle is equipped with

Drive away function

Automatic transmission and Adaptive

Vehicles with manual transmission:

cruise control is active, electric

Applying when vehicle is stationary

Depressing the clutch pedal and then

parking brake is applied automatically

slightly releasing the clutch pedal and

when vehicle is stopped by the

9 Warning

slightly depressing the accelerator

system for more than two minutes.

pedal releases the electric parking

Pull switch m for a minimum of

Parking brake is released

brake automatically. This is not

one second until control indicator

automatically after moving off.

possible when switch m is pulled at

m illuminates constantly and

the same time.

electric parking brake is applied

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