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EPB (Electronic parking brake and handbrake) on brake dynamometer
EPB (Electronic parking brake and handbrake) on brake dynamometer
Test sequence:
–  Drive rear wheels of vehicle onto test rollers.
Do not switch off the ignition.
–  The „test mode“ (TÜV mode) is activated as soon as the rollers reach a speed between 3 km/h and 9 km/h.
When the test mode is activated, the instrument cluster display will show „Parking brake under diagnosis“, and/or
The message „Parking brake“ will flash in the instrument cluster.
The EPB will now function as follows:
The full brake force is not applied at once, but step by step each time the parking brake switch is pulled.
After operating the switch a few times the brake force attained is sufficient for the measuring procedure.
Observe the display of the brake test rollers.
The brake is released by pressing the switch once.
Requirements for „test mode“:
–  Ignition on
–  Front wheels, speed = 0 km/ h
–  Rear wheels, min. speed = 3 km/ h, max. speed = 9 km/h
When the test mode is activated, the instrument cluster display will show „Parking brake under diagnosis“, and/or
The message „Parking brake“ will flash in the instrument cluster.
  WARNING
When testing models with four-wheel drive you must use brake test rollers with synchronised wheel speeds.
   

Brake fluid > < Vehicles with four-wheel drive