Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; otherwise,
the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehicle,
for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◄
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency braking function:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes hard while the button is being pulled.
The indicator lamp lights up red, a signal sounds and the brake lamps light up.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models.
If the vehicle is braked to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h, the parking brake remains set.
See also:
Dimensions
Width, height
1 Vehicle height: 66 inches/1,675 mm
2 Vehicle width without mirrors: 74 inches/1,881 mm
3 Vehicle width with mirrors: 82.6 inches/ 2,098 mm
Length, wheel base
1 Wheel base: 110 ...
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Rotating the tires is not permissible when using ...
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for m ...