34 41 ... Electromechanical Parking Brake - Emergency Release

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Open side trim panel in luggage compartment at rear left
Remove first aid pouch and warning triangle

IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.

Attach release tool (1) at release point (2).

Forcefully pull release tool against mechanical resistance upwards in direction of arrow until a clear increase in force can be felt and the parking brake can be clearly heard to release.

NOTE:

Startup after power failure:

Switch ignition on
Press brake button with brake pedal depressed.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.