156 Driving and operatingAs soon as the switch m is released,dynamic braking will be stopped.FaultFailure mode of electrical parkingbrake is indicated by control indicatorj and by a code number or a vehiclemessage which is displayed in theDriver Information Centre. Vehiclemessages 3 113.Apply electrical parking brake: pulland hold the switch m for more than5 seconds. If control indicator milluminates, electrical parking brake isapplied.Release electrical parking brake:push and hold the switch m for morethan 2 seconds. If control indicatorm goes out, electrical parking brakeis released.Control indicator m flashes: electricalparking brake is not fully applied orreleased. When continuouslyflashing, release electrical parkingbrake and retry applying.Brake assistIf the brake pedal is depressedquickly and forcefully, maximumbrake force is automatically applied(full braking).Maintain steady pressure on thebrake pedal for as long as full brakingis required. Maximum brake force isautomatically reduced when thebrake pedal is released.Hill start assistThe system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away oninclines.When releasing the foot brake afterstopping on an incline, the brakesremain on for a further two seconds.The brakes release automatically assoon as the vehicle begins toaccelerate.The hill start assist is not active duringan Autostop.Ride control systemsTraction Control systemThe Traction Control system (TC) isa component of the ElectronicStability Control.TC improves driving stability whennecessary, regardless of the type ofroad surface or tyre grip, bypreventing the drive wheels fromspinning.As soon as the drive wheels starts tospin, engine output is reduced andthe wheel spinning the most is brakedindividually. This considerablyimproves the driving stability of thevehicle on slippery road surfaces.TC is operational as soon as thecontrol indicator b extinguishes.When TC is active b flashes.
