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

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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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When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
activated.
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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.
AIR BODY CONTROL
AIR BODY CONTROL function
AIR BODY CONTROL is an air suspension system
with variable damping for improved driving com‐
fort. The all-round level control system ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When driving at speed, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption. The option of manually
adjusting the vehicle level is also available.
AIR BODY CONTROL comprises:
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Air suspension with variable spring rate
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Automatic level control system
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Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel
consumption
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Manual level adjustment
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ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with
constant damping force adjustment)
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DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button
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