Setting

Pull the switch.

The LED lights up.

The The indicator lamp lights up red. The parking brake is set.

Canadian Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian models

the vehicle as required 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.

a signal The indicator lamp lights up red, a signal sounds and the brake lamps light up.

Canadian 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:

    Switching on/off
    Press the button. ...

    Switching on automatically
    Select transmission position R with the engine running. The Top View and PDC images are displayed if the system is switched on via iDrive. ...

    Releasing
    Press the switch while the brake pedal is pressed or transmission position P is engaged. The LED and indicator lamp go out. The parking brake is released. Take the remote control with you Ta ...