Driving and parking, Parking – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual User Manual
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The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
X
If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
X
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first gear.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
i
The electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying/releasing manually
X
To engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the F (USA only) or !
(Canada only) red indicator lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
i
The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
X
To release: switch on the ignition.
X
Pull handle :.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
i
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R
if the SmartKey is in position 1 in the
ignition lock (
Y
page 139) or
R
if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button.
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is applied auto-
matically:
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 con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
R
the engine is switched off.
R
the driver's seat belt is not inserted in the
belt buckle and the driver's door is open.
R
the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when all of the following conditions
are fulfilled:
R
the engine is running.
R
the transmission is in position D or R.
R
the driver's seat belt is fastened.
R
you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.
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