Manual release
The parking brake can be released manually in the event of a power failure or electrical fault.
Before releasing, secure the vehicle
against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake manually, and whenever you park the vehicle with the parking brake released, ensure that position P of the automatic transmission is engaged.
Secure the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the inclination of the road, e.g., with a wheel chock; otherwise, there is the danger of the vehicle rolling.
Unlocking
1. Remove the release tool from the tool kit.
2. Raise the floor panel in the cargo area.
3. Take out the floor trim in the cargo area, removing the screws with the release tool, arrows.
4. Place the release tool on the release point, arrow.
5. Forcefully pull the release tool up against the resistance until you notice a marked increase in the resistance and the parking brake releases audibly.
Have the malfunction corrected
If the parking brake has been released manually in response to a malfunction, only technicians can return it to operation.
Have the malfunction corrected by your service center.
See also:
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle, ...
The right place for children
Note
Children in the vehicle
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger themselves
and other persons, e.g., by opening the
doors.◄
Children should alw ...
Ignition off
Automatic transmission: press the Start/Stop
button again, and do not press on the brake
pedal at the same time.
Manual-shift transmission: press the Start/Stop
button again, and do not press o ...