132 Driving and operatingParking brakeManual parking brakeAlways apply parking brake firmlywithout operating the release button,and apply as firmly as possible ona downhill or uphill slope.To release the parking brake, pull thelever up slightly, press the releasebutton and fully lower the lever.To reduce the operating forces of theparking brake, depress the foot brakeat the same time.Control indicator & 3 76.Electrical parking brakeApplying when vehicle is stationaryPull switch m, the electrical parkingbrake operates automatically with anadequate force. For maximum force,e.g. parking with trailer or on inclines,pull switch m twice.The electrical parking brake is appliedwhen control indicator m lights up3 77.The electrical parking brake canalways be activated, even if theignition is off.Do not operate electrical parkingbrake system too often withoutengine running because this willdischarge the battery.Before leaving the vehicle, check theelectrical parking brake status.Control indicator m 3 77.ReleasingSwitch on ignition. Keep brake pedaldepressed and then push switch m.Drive away functionDepressing clutch pedal (manualtransmission) or engaging drive gear(automatic transmission) and thendepressing the accelerator pedalreleases the electrical parking brakeautomatically. This is not possiblewhen the switch is pulled at the sametime.This function also helps driving awayon inclines.Aggressive drive away may reducelife time of wear parts.
