#
Always secure the vehicle against rolling
away before you leave it.
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 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
.
Activating the HOLD function
#
Depress the brake pedal, and after a short
time quickly depress further until the
ë
display appears in the driver's display.
#
Release the brake pedal.
Deactivating the 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 shifted 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 off.
R
There is a system malfunction.
R
The power supply is insufficient.
In addition, the
Brake Immediately
message may
appear in the driver's display and a horn tone may
sound at regular intervals.
#
Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly
until the warning message disappears.
The HOLD function is deactivated.
#
Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling
away.
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when you pull away on a hill under the following
conditions:
R
The transmission is in position
h
or
k
.
R
The electric parking brake is released.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.
&
WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to the vehicle rolling away
After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle.
#
Swiftly move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
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Summary of Contents for EQS 2023
Page 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles with central display 6 At a glance Cockpit central display...
Page 10: ...Left hand drive vehicles with MBUX Hyperscreen 8 At a glance Cockpit MBUX Hyperscreen...
Page 12: ...Standard driver s display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
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Page 20: ...18 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 22: ...20 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 24: ...22 At a glance Control settings in the rear passenger compartment...