2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 366

Controls in detail Driving and parking Manually engaging electric parking brake Press handle 1. The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. The hood is released The trunk lid is open while gear R is engaged The vehicle is parked for an extended period The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. During the braking procedure, the red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) flashes in the instrument cluster, the message "Please release parking brake" appears on the multifunction display and you will hear a warning tone. Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop the electronic parking brake will engage. Turning off the engine i When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb. i You can also engage the electric parking brake when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. i In addition to the electric parking brake, park position P can be automatically engaged. Automatically engaging electric parking brake Your vehicle's electric parking brake is automatically engaged when DISTRONIC Plus* ( page 385) brings your vehicle to a standstill and at least one of the following conditions is met: The engine is switched off The driver's door is opened and the seat belt is not inserted in the belt buckle Emergency braking with electric parking brake In an emergency situation, you can also brake your vehicle while driving by using the electric parking brake. While driving, press handle for electric parking brake ( page 364). Warning! G i Your vehicle will be braked for as long as you press and hold the switch for the electric parking brake. The longer you keep the electric parking brake pressed, the more strongly your vehicle will be braked. This method occurs on all 4 wheels, not just the rear wheels. Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. i With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the engine turned off with KEYLESS-GO* and the driver's door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam 365