Mercedes-Benz 2012 B Class - Manual (Page 153)

engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying/releasing manually
Applying
X Push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the ! red indicator lamp lights
up in the instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
Releasing
X Pull handle :.
The red ! indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
i You can only release the electric parking
brake when the key is in position 1 or 2 in
the ignition lock.
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is applied
automatically:
R
if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R
if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
R
the engine is switched off.
R
the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not fastened.
R
there is a system malfunction.
R
the power supply is insufficient.
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red ! indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i The electric parking brake is not
automatically engaged if the engine is
switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
Releasing automatically
Your vehicle's electric parking brake is
automatically released if all of the following
conditions are met:
R
the engine is running.
R
the transmission is in position D or R.
R
the seat belt has been fastened.
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the tailgate
must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
R
the driver's door is closed.
R
you have shifted out of transmission
position
P or you have previously driven
faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X While driving, push handle : of the electric
parking brake (
Y page 150).
i The vehicle is braked for as long as
handle : of the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer electric parking brake
handle : is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
R
a warning tone sounds
R the Release Park. Brake message
appears
R
the red ! indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged.
Parking
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Driving and parking
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