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

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If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or the
brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
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If the electrics in the engine compart‐
ment, the battery or the fuses are tam‐
pered with or if the battery is disconnec‐
ted.
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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
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:
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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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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is not acti‐
vated.
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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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When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is
activated.
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The transmission is switched to position j .
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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
186 Driving and parking