Driving and operating 171Fault9 WarningIf there is a fault in the ABS, thewheels may be liable to lock dueto braking that is heavier thannormal. The advantages of ABSare no longer available. Duringhard braking, the vehicle can nolonger be steered and mayswerve.Have the cause of the fault remediedby a workshop.Parking brakeManual parking brakeAlways apply parking brake firmlywithout operating the release button,and apply as firmly as possible on adownhill 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 R 3 113.Electrical parking brakeApplying when vehicle is stationaryPull switch m for approx. one second,the electrical parking brake operatesautomatically with an adequate force.For maximum force, e.g. parking withtrailer or on inclines, pull switch mtwice.The electrical parking brake is appliedwhen control indicator m lights up3 114.The electrical parking brake canalways be activated, even if theignition is off.
