Putting into operation after a power failure

The parking brake should only be put into Putting the parking brake into operation
The parking brake should only be put into operation again if it was manually released due to an interruption in the supply of electrical power. Otherwise the operation of the parking brake is not ensured and there is a danger of the vehicle rolling despite the parking brake being set.◀

Procedure

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Press the button with the brake depressed.

instrument The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is ready for operation.

models. Indicator lamp in Canadian models.

Any noises which occur are normal. Startup may take several seconds.

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