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The warning lamp lights up when the parking brake is applied.
Caution: Vehicle parked too steep
If the warning lamp flashes and the message appears, the brake may not be strong enough to hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
Press brake pedal to release parking brake
To release the parking brake, press the brake pedal and simultaneously press the switch (alternatively, use the auto release function ►Link).
Parking brake!
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified.
Parking brake!
There is a malfunction in the parking brake. Drive to a qualified workshop soon and have the fault rectified.
Please release parking brake
If this message appears, release the parking brake.
Parking brake auto release: unavailable
If this message appears, press the brake pedal and then release the parking brake.
Caution: Vehicle parked too steep
If the warning lamp flashes and the message appears, the brake may not be strong enough to hold the vehicle. The brakes have overheated. The vehicle can roll away, even on a gentle slope.
Parking brake is applied
If this message appears, press the brake pedal and then release the parking brake as necessary.
Note
For further information on the parking brake refer to ►Link.

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