The concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is parked.
- Engine switched off: the parking brake acts on the rear wheels.
- Engine running: the parking brake acts on the disc brakes of the front and rear wheels via the hydraulic brake system.
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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The concept
Top View assists you in parking and maneuvering.
The area around the doors and the road area
around the vehicle are shown on the Control
Display for this purpose. ...
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked. ...
