Where is the handbrake of the Mercedes-Benz C260?
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The handbrake of the Mercedes-Benz C260 is located on the left side of the automatic gear lever, marked with a circular 'P' symbol. After pressing the brake pedal and shifting to 'P' gear, pulling this button will engage the handbrake to lock the wheels. The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz C260 are 4591mm in length, 1770mm in width, and 1444mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2760mm. The front suspension type is a multi-link independent suspension, and the rear suspension type is also a multi-link independent suspension. The Mercedes-Benz C260 is equipped with bi-xenon headlights with steering function, a voice control system, ESP, front side airbags, driver knee airbags, active headrests, PARKTRONIC, and for the first time in a mid-range car, Mercedes-Benz's exclusive Presafe system, raising the safety standards of the C-Class to a new level.
I just got a Mercedes-Benz C260, and its parking brake isn't a lever but an electronic button design, located on the control panel just a little to the left of the steering wheel, where you can see a small circle with a "P" on it. The first time I used it, I was a bit confused, but the operation is super simple: when parking, just press it lightly, and it automatically locks; when starting, step on the accelerator or shift into P gear, and it releases, no need to pull hard like in older cars. There's also an indicator light next to the button, so you can clearly see its status even when driving at night. The advantage of this electronic system in the C260 is that it saves space and avoids forgetting to operate it, but you need to pay attention to battery health—if the battery dies, the button might malfunction, so it's recommended to check the circuit during regular maintenance. Overall, once you get used to it, parking becomes much more effortless, and Mercedes-Benz's design in this aspect is quite thoughtful, blending modern technology seamlessly.
