Parking brake button

The Automatic Hold brake (EMF) is integrated into the DSC as a function. This means the parking brake button is also electrically connected at the DSC control unit.

The design of the parking brake button is based on the operations logic of a handbrake:

• Pull parking brake button upwards: the parking brake is activated
• Pull parking brake button downwards: the parking brake is deactivated

An indicator light in the instrument panel shows that the parking brake has been activated.

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The Automatic Hold brake can be released both manually and automatically. Operate the accelerator pedal to release it automatically. The Automatic Hold brake is automatically released by operating the accelerator pedal when the following prerequisites apply:

• Driving readiness switched on
• Drive position engaged
• Driver wearing seat belt and doors closed