Parking Brake Control

Two separate controls are provided to operate the parking brake functions.

1. The Push Button,  located in the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel is used for the basic function. This will apply and release the parking brake when the vehicle is stationary and provide "Dynamic Braking" when the vehicle is driven depending on the vehicle speed.

   When the vehicle is stationary, it functions as an ON/OFF (momentary) push button. Only in the Dynamic Braking mode, the brake is applied for as long as the button is pressed.

   Fig 1: Identifying Push Button

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2. The action field in the menu of the control display  provides a second control. The menu screen is activated and controlled by the driver to activate or deactivate the "Automatic Hold" parking brake function.

   This function can also be activated and deactivated with the free programmable button on the multifunction steering wheel (if set in the Control Display).

   Fig 2: Action Field In Menu Of Control Display

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