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:
Adjusting electrically
Adjusting electrically
1. Forward/backward
2. Height
3. Seat tilt
Backrest
4. Backrest
Differs depending on seat:
Differs depending on seat
1. Backrest
2. Height
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Releasing the parking brake manually
In the event of an electrical power loss or electrical
malfunction, you can release the parking
brake manually.
Secure the vehicle against rolling
Before releasing the parking brake manually, ...