pedal. Never attempt to leave the vehi‐
cle if it is being held by Hill Start Assist.
HOLD function
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. when pulling away on steep slopes.
System limitations
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
&
WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being activated when you
leave the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle while only the HOLD
function is braking the vehicle, the vehicle
can roll away in the following situations:
R
If there is a malfunction in the system or
in the power supply.
R
If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or the
brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
R
If the electrics in the engine compart‐
ment, the battery or the fuses are tam‐
pered with or if the battery is disconnec‐
ted.
#
Always deactivate the HOLD function
and secure the vehicle against rolling
away before leaving the vehicle.
*
NOTE Damage from automatic braking
When Active Brake Assist, Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC or the HOLD function are
activated, the vehicle brakes autonomously
in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
#
During towing
#
In a car wash
Requirements:
R
The vehicle is stationary.
R
The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
R
The engine is running or has been automati‐
cally switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
R
The electric parking brake is released.
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is not acti‐
vated.
R
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position
h
,
k
or
i
.
Activating the HOLD function
#
Depress the brake pedal and after a short
time depress further until the
ë
display
appears in the multifunction display.
#
Release the brake pedal.
Deactivating the HOLD function
#
Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
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Summary of Contents for E-Class Sedan
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