The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
The parking brake can be set manually or automatically:
▷ Manual: by pulling and pushing the switch.
▷ Automatic: by activating Automatic Hold.
See also:
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Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags
The system determines whether the front passenger
seat is occupied by measuring the resistance
of the human body.
The front, knee, and side airbag on the front
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System limits
Speed range
Best results are achieved when using the system
on well-developed roads and highways.
The desired speed can be selected between
20 mph/30 km/h to 110 mph/180 km/h.
The system can a ...