Driving 210
Braking, stopping and parking 
Introduction
The assisted braking systems include the anti-lock braking system (ABS), the 
brake assist system (BAS), the electronic differential system (EDS), the trac-
tion control system (TCS) and the electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Additional information and warnings:
 xTo wi ng  m o d e  Ÿpage 260
 xStart assist systems  Ÿpage 221
 xWheels and tyres  Ÿpage 323
 xAccessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications  Ÿpage 285
WARNING
Driving with worn brake pads or a faulty brake system may lead to serious 
accident.
 xIf  I lights, alone or accompanied by a warning message on the instru-
ment panel, please go immediately to a specialist workshop to check the 
brake pads and to replace them if they are worn.
WARNING
Careless parking can cause serious injury.
 xNever remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. The 
steering lock may engage and locked the steering wheel making the 
vehicle impossible to control.
 xAlways park your vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can 
come in contact with flammable materials (such as wood, leaves, spilled 
fuel, dried grass, etc).
 xAlways apply the electronic parking brake when you leave your vehicle 
and when you park.
 xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the vehicle. They could 
release the electronic parking brake, activate the selector lever or gear 
stick and start the vehicle moving. This could result in serious accident.
 xAlways take all the keys with you whenever you leave the vehicle. The 
engine could accidentally be started and electrical equipment such as the 
windows could accidentally be operated resulting in serious injury.
 xNever leave children or disabled people alone in the car. They could be 
trapped in the car in an emergency and will not be able to get themselves 
to safety. For example, depending on the time of the year, temperatures 
inside a locked and closed vehicle can be extremely high or extremely low 
resulting in serious injuries and illness or even death, particularly for 
young children.
Caution
 xSpecial care should be taken when parking in areas with high kerbs or 
fixed barriers. Objects protruding from the ground may damage the bumper 
or other parts of the vehicle during manoeuvres. To avoid damage, stop 
before the wheels touched the barrier or kerb.
 xSpecial attention is required when driving through entrances, over ramps, 
kerbs or other objects. The vehicle underbody, bumpers, mudguards and 
running gear, and the engine and exhaust system could be damaged as you 
drive over these objects.
WARNING (continued)