Releasing
With the ignition switched on:
Manual transmission: Press the switch while the brake or clutch is pressed.
Automatic transmission: Press the switch while the brake is pressed or transmission position P is engaged.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
The parking brake is released.
Automatic Release in cars with automatic transmission
For automatic release, operate the accelerator pedal.
The LED and indicator lamp go out.
Subject to the following requirements, the parking brake is automatically released by operation of the accelerator pedal:
▷ Engine on.
▷ Drive position engaged.
▷ Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator
pedal
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not operated
unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an accident.◀
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