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.