Parking brake

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IMPORTANT: The test may only be carried out with the engine switched off, the transmission selector lever in the "N" position and the ignition switched on.

NOTE: The electromechanical parking brake cannot be tested on a plate test stand!

Drive vehicle with rear axle into roller dynamometer

Fig 1: Identifying Dynamometer
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Move transmission selector lever to "N" position
Switch off engine
NOTE: When the engine is running, additional braking action will otherwise be exerted by the DSC system on all the wheels.
Turn on ignition
Start roller dynamometer
Activate parking brake, pull button (1) for this purpose
NOTE: Parking brake indicator lamp in instrument cluster lights up red. Duo-servo brake (actuating unit) is applied. Roller dynamometer shuts down after locking of wheels (slip) or vehicle is pushed out of roller dynamometer
Deactivate parking brake:
- Press button (1) and simultaneously press service brake pedal
NOTE: Duo-servo brake (actuating unit) is released.

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Butter
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Read off maximum brake power on left/right

Fig 3: Identifying Dynamometer

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