Where is the handbrake located on the Mercedes-Benz SLK?

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CharlieMarie
07/29/25 11:22pm
The handbrake of the Mercedes-Benz SLK is located below the left side of the steering wheel. There is no need to manually operate the handbrake; simply press the brake pedal firmly, and you will see "HOLD" displayed on the center console, which indicates the parking brake (handbrake) is engaged. The vehicle will automatically engage the parking brake when the engine is turned off and the door is closed. Function of the car handbrake: The parking brake, also known as the handbrake, provides resistance when the car is parked to prevent it from rolling. How to use the car handbrake: The parking brake, whether it's a handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force of the parking brake is much weaker than that of the service brake, and it only needs to prevent the car from rolling when parked on a slope.
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