An apparatus for operating functions of a motor vehicle

An apparatus for operating functions of a motor vehicle, having a serving for controlling a transmission of the motor vehicle control unit, wherein a switching element for the actuation and / or release of an electronic parking brake of the motor vehicle is arranged on the operating element, characterized in that the switching element (4) depending of whether the parking brake is actuated or released is in different positions, wherein in the corresponding to the unactuated condition of the parking brake position of the switching element (4), a part of the switching element (4) outside of the operating element (2).