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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    Low beams
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    Opening
    1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt in the rear using the latch plate of another safety belt. 2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt into the specially designated fixtur ...