The electromechanical parking brake is a replacement for the handbrake. To apply the parking brake, pull button "A." The indicator light in the button and on the instrument panel display comes on.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake or accelerator pedal and press the button at the same time. The control light on the button will go out. Your vehicle is equipped with an electromechanical parking brake. Basically, the parking brake serves to prevent the car from rolling away spontaneously, and thus is a replacement for the handbrake. In addition to the normal functions of a traditional handbrake, the electromechanical parking brake is additional. provides various safety and comfort functions.
When starting off
The integrated hill start assist system, which automatically releases the parking brake, is an additional feature. an auxiliary means for the driver while driving. When starting off on an incline, the hill start assist system prevents the car from rolling back unintentionally. the parking brake force is released after sufficient traction force has been generated on the wheels.
Emergency braking function
The emergency braking function ensures that the vehicle is stopped even if the regular brake fails. syst..
Control lights
If the parking brake is applied with the ignition on, the indicator lights on the instrument panel display and on the button will light up.
If the parking brake is applied with the ignition off, the indicator lights on the instrument panel display and on the button will light for approximately 20 seconds.
Note: The parking brake can be applied at any time, even when the ignition is off. To release the parking brake, the ignition must be on. Noise when releasing and applying the parking brake is normal and should not be a cause for concern. The parking brake periodically performs a test cycle when the ignition is off. The noise that occurs during this process is also normal. The appearance of the control lamp indicates a malfunction of the parking brake.
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