Engaging the electric parking brake automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes
the vehicle until it is stationary and at least
one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• the engine is switched off.
• the driver's door is open and the seat belt is not fastened.
• the hood is released.
• the trunk lid is opened while the automatic transmission is in position R.
• the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period.
The red (USA only) or (Canada only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
In addition to the electric parking brake, P may also be engaged automatically.
See also:
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the S ...
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
• the doors
• the trunk lid
• the fuel filler flap
1 Locks the vehicle
2 Unlocks the trunk lid
3 Unlocks the vehicle
When unlocking, the tur ...
Driving on flooded roads
Do not drive through flooded
areas.
Check the depth of any water before drivincg
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engin ...