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.

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    Transmission positions
    D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available. Under normal operating conditions, fuel consumption is lowest when you are driving in position ...

    At a glance
    These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. ...

    Warning stages
    Prewarning This warning is issued, for example, when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small. Acute warning Warning of the imminent danger ...