Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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you depress the brake pedal again with a
certain amount of pressure until
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disappears from the multifunction display.
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you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
You will see a warning message in the
multifunction display if the HOLD function is
activated and:
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the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
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the engine is switched off, unless it is
automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function.
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the hood is opened.
Shift to 'P'
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Shift the transmission to position P to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
The HOLD function is deactivated. The
warning message in the multifunction
display disappears.
A horn will also sound at regular intervals if
the HOLD function is activated and you:
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switch the engine off, open the driver's
door and remove your seat belt
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open the hood
The sounding of the horn alerts you to the fact
that the vehicle has been parked while the
HOLD function is still activated. If you attempt
to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
The vehicle is not locked until the HOLD
function is deactivated.
i If the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until the HOLD
function has been deactivated.
If there is a malfunction in the system or
power supply while the HOLD function is
activated, the
Brake Immediately message
is shown in the multifunction display.
Immediately depress the brake firmly until
the warning message in the multifunction
display goes out.
You can also shift the transmission to position
P. This deactivates the HOLD function.
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sports mode is the
adjustable damping system. This
automatically controls and adapts the
suspension to the respective driving
situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
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your driving style
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the road surface conditions
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your individual selection; see the following
description
The dynamic handling package with sports
mode also includes steering wheel paddle
shifters (
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page 160) with a manual drive
program (
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page 162).
Sports tuning
Example: position of dynamic handling package
with sports mode button
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
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Start the engine.
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Press button
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Indicator lamp
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lights up. Sports
suspension tuning is selected. Depending
on the engine output, the accelerator pedal
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Driving systems
Driving and parking