You can program the programmable but-
ton on the steering wheel with the Auto-
matic Hold function, refer to page 52. This gives
you the option of being able to quickly activate
or deactivate Automatic Hold without distract-
ing your attention from the road.<
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the luggage compartment is opened with
the transmission in position R while the
engine is running
and when the parking brake is used to brake
the vehicle to a stop during driving
The indicator lamp
changes from green to
red, and the indication AUTO P on the Info Dis-
play disappears.
Driving
The parking brake engages automatically when
the vehicle comes to a stop.
The indicator lamp
green.
Before starting off again, briefly press the but-
ton to disengage the parking brake manually,
refer to page 59, or reactivate Automatic Hold,
refer to page 59.
on Info Display lights up
To start off again, simply press the accelerator
pedal. The parking brake is released automati-
cally; the indicator lamp goes out.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine
running, always move the automatic
transmission's selector lever to position P and
ensure that the parking brake is engaged. The
vehicle could start to roll if you fail to observe
these precautions.<
Do not drive through an automatic car
wash with the Automatic Hold on and the
engine running. Otherwise, the system will
engage the parking brake the moment the vehi-
cle comes to a stop.<
Automatic Hold is automatically deacti-
vated whenever the system detects any
tendency for the wheels to spin in response to
slippery road surfaces.
Observe the messages on the Info Display. For
additional information, refer to Check Control
on page 80.<
Parking
The parking brake engages automatically when
you stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.
The indicator lamp
red.
changes from green to
You can also release the parking brake
manually after the engine is switched off,
as long as the remote control is in the ignition
lock, refer to page 59. You can use this function,
for example, in a car wash.
Releasing parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or elec-
trical malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Before manually releasing the parking
brake and each time you park the vehicle
without engaging the parking brake, make sure
that the automatic transmission is in position P,
refer to page 62. Be sure to pay attention to the
information on the Info Display.
Automatic Hold is deactivated.<
When leaving the vehicle, release the
remote control from the detent in the igni-
tion lock; this precaution prevents children from
disengaging the parking brake etc.<
If circumstances should force you to park on a
steeply inclined road surface, it is essential to
take additional precautions against inadvertent
rolling, e.g. by using the chock, refer to
For your safety
Automatic Hold is automatically deactivated
when:
page 209. Otherwise, there is the danger of the
vehicle rolling, depending on the incline.<
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the engine is switched off
the system detects that the driver's seat is
not occupied while the engine is running
If it becomes necessary to also unlock the
transmission lock of the automatic transmis-
sion, follow this sequence:
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the hood is opened while the engine is run-
ning
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