Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Always deactivate the HOLD function
and secure the vehicle against rolling
away before leaving the vehicle.
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NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If Active Brake Assist, Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC or the HOLD function is activa‐
ted, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
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During towing
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In a car wash
Requirements
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The vehicle is stationary.
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The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
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The engine is running or has been automati‐
cally switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
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The electric parking brake is released.
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Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is not activated.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position h , k or i .
Activating the HOLD function
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Depress the brake pedal and after a short
time depress further until the ë display
appears in the multifunction display.
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Release the brake pedal.
Deactivating the HOLD function
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Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
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Depress the brake pedal until the ë dis‐
play disappears from the multifunction dis‐
play.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐
ing situations:
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If Distance Pilot DISTRONIC has been activa‐
ted.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
When transmission position j is selected.
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When the vehicle is secured with the electric
parking brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
the transmission position j or by the electric
parking brake:
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When the seat belt is unfastened and the
driver's door is opened.
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When the engine is switched off.
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When there is a malfunction in the system or
if the power supply is insufficient.
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL
DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL has the following
characteristics:
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Variable damping characteristics
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Continual adjustment of the damping forces
The damping characteristics adapt to the current
operating and driving situation.
The damping is tuned individually for each wheel
and is affected by the following factors:
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The road surface conditions
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The drive program selected
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Vehicle load
172 Driving and parking