HOLD function
The HOLD function can assist you
R
when driving off, especially on steep slopes
R
when maneuvering on steep slopes
R
when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the
braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function is deactivated.
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function when
R
the vehicle is stationary
R
the engine is running
R
your seat belt is fastened or the driver’s
door is closed
R
the electronic parking brake is released
R
the hood is closed
R
the automatic transmission is in neutral
position
N, drive position D, or reverse gear
R
When the automatic transmission is in
reverse gear
R, the trunk lid must be
closed.
R
the DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
(
Y
page 312).
Activating HOLD
X
Make sure the activation conditions are
met.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Continue to depress the brake pedal with
increased pedal pressure until the message
HOLD
appears in the multifunction display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
now release the brake pedal.
HOLD function activated
i
The brake pedal does not return to the
rest position completely while the HOLD
function is activated.
i
If the HOLD function is not activated when
depressing the brake pedal, wait briefly and
repeat the above steps.
G
Warning!
The vehicle’s brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. Therefore,
deactivate the HOLD function, for example,
when the vehicle is pulled through an
automatic car wash or being towed.
Deactivating HOLD
The HOLD function is switched off when
R
you depress the accelerator pedal with the
automatic transmission in drive position
D
or reverse gear
R
R
you shift the automatic transmission into
park position
P
R
you depress the brake pedal fully again
until the message
HOLD
in the multifunction
display disappears
R
you engage the electronic parking brake
R
you activate the DISTRONIC PLUS
i
After a while, the vehicle will be secured
by the electronic parking brake to relieve
the service brake.
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