Do You Need to Release the Handbrake When Starting a Mercedes?

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The Mercedes GLC is equipped with an electronic handbrake. When you shift to D gear and press the accelerator, the handbrake will automatically release. However, it is still recommended to manually release the handbrake to reduce wear on the brake pads. Introduction to the Handbrake: The parking brake, commonly referred to as the handbrake, functions to provide resistance when the car is parked, preventing it from rolling. The parking brake, also known as the handbrake or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force applied by the parking brake is much weaker compared to the main braking system, just enough to keep the car from rolling on a slope. Precautions When Using the Handbrake: Do not pull the handbrake to the highest position, as the handbrake system includes not only steel cables but also nylon ropes. If the handbrake is always pulled to the highest position, the nylon rope will quickly suffer from material fatigue.