2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 415

Controls in detail Driving and parking Manually engaging electronic parking brake Press handle 1. The red indicator lamp 0 (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Automatically engaging electronic parking brake* Your vehicle's electronic parking brake is automatically engaged when DISTRONIC Plus* ( page 443) 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. The hood is released. The trunk lid is open while reverse gear R is engaged. The vehicle is parked for an extended period of time. The red indicator lamp 0 in the instrument cluster comes on. Emergency braking with electronic parking brake In an emergency situation, you can also brake your vehicle while driving by using the electronic parking brake. While driving, press handle for electronic parking brake ( page 412). i You can also engage the electronic parking brake when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. i Your vehicle will be braked for as long as you press and hold the switch for the electronic parking brake. The longer you keep the electronic parking brake pressed, the more strongly your vehicle will be braked. This method occurs on all 4 wheels, not just the rear wheels. 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. i In addition to the electronic parking brake, park position P can be automatically engaged. 414