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Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you. Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption. ...

The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels. ...

Switching off
The system can be deactivated as follows: ▷ Press the button. ▷ Switch off the ignition. ...