● Always park the vehicle in a safe location away from flammable materials such as leaves, dry grass, or spilled fuel to prevent the hot exhaust system from igniting them and causing a fire. ● Be careful when driving over potholes, entran- ces and exits of driveways, slopes, curbs, and other protruding objects that may damage the bottom components of the vehicle, such as bumpers, spoilers, chassis, engine, and the ex- haust system. WARNING Improper exiting and parking may result in ve- hicle roll away. This may cause loss of control over the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries. Observe any country-specific regulations for parking.
● Before leaving the vehicle, always switch on the electronic parking brake and ensure that the indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter display lights up red after the ignition is switched off. Electronic parking brake ● Never remove the vehicle key from the igni- tion lock while the vehicle is in motion. This may cause the steering lock become stuck and no longer be able to steer or control the vehicle. Operating the electronic parking brake ● If children, people requiring assistance are left unattended in the vehicle, they could ac- cidentally switch off the electronic parking brake, operate the gear lever or selector lev- er and set the vehicle in motion.
● Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle. Otherwise, children or unauthorised persons could start the engine or switch on the ignition and thus operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows. This can result in accidents and se- rious or even fatal injuries. Fig. 98 In the centre console: button for the elec- tronic parking brake ● Do not leave children or individuals who need assistance alone in the vehicle. In case of an emergency, they may become trapped in the vehicle and unable to safely evacuate or seek help.
For example, during seasonal changes, the interior of a closed vehicle can become extremely hot or cold, which can cause injury, illness, or even death to the oc- cupants, particularly young children who are more vulnerable. Switching on – When the vehicle is stationary, pull and hold the button. – The indicator lamp → Fig. 98 in the button and the red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster light up when the electronic parking brake is switched on. – Release the button. NOTICE Switching off – Switch on the ignition. ● When driving into or out of a parking space, watch out for protruding objects that may damage the vehicle's bumper and other com- ponents.
Be careful when driving in parking lots with protruding curbs or fixed blocks, and stop before the wheels touch the lane divider or curb. – Depress the brake pedal and press the but- ton. Or when the engine is running, gently press the accelerator without pressing the brake pedal. 182.5C1.TRO.74 – The indicator lamp → Fig. 98 in the button and the red indicator lamp in the instrument cluster go out. Parking and manoeuvring 123