The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
Syst
System limits
em limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a su cient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
R
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
AActiv
ctivating/deactiv
ating/deactivating t
ating the HOLD function
he HOLD function
&
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
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 brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
#
Always secure the vehicle against rolling
away before you leave it.
RReq
equir
uirements:
ements:
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 vehicle has been started.
R
The electric parking brake is released.
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
ted.
R
The transmission is in position
h
,
k
or
i
.
AActiv
ctivating t
ating the HOLD function
he HOLD function
#
Depress the brake pedal, and a er a short
time quickly depress further until the
ë
display appears in the driver's display.
#
Release the brake pedal.
Deactiv
Deactivating t
ating the HOLD function
he HOLD function
#
Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
#
Depress the brake pedal until the
ë
display
disappears from the driver's display.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the following
situations:
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
R
The transmission is shi ed to position
j
.
R
The vehicle is secured with the electric park-
ing brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
transmission position
j
and/or by the electric
parking brake:
R
The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's
door is opened.
R
The vehicle is switched o .
R
There is a system malfunction.
R
The power supply is insu cient.
In addition, the
Brake Immediately
message may
appear in the driver's display and a horn tone may
sound at regular intervals.
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