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Component Tests and General Diagnostics






Electro-mechanical Parking Brake, Testing

Vehicles without Electric Differential Lock

Activating TUV mode:

Rear axle in the one-axle roller test stand

The ignition remains on.

The front wheels must not move for minimum 3 seconds.

The rear wheel must rotate for at least 3 seconds non-stop between 2.2 and 12 km/h

Access to the TUV mode is indicated when the yellow Electric Park/Handbrake Malfunction Indicator Lamp (K214) comes on.

Ending TUV mode:

Release the electro-mechanical parking brake using the electro-mechanical parking brake button (E538).

Ignition off.

The selector lever is not in N.

The speed on all wheels is greater than 2.2 km/h.