Mercedes-Benz GLA 250, Operator'S Manual

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a warning tone sounds in addition to the visual
warning message.
If the driver still does not respond to the warn‐
ing, the Beginning Emergency Stop message
appears in the multifunction display. If the driver
still does not respond, Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC reduces the speed. The vehicle is
decelerated in stages to a standstill.
Depending on the country, at speeds below
40 mph (60 km/h) the hazard warning lights
switch on automatically.
When the vehicle is stationary, the following
actions are carried out:
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The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐
ing brake.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ended
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The vehicle is unlocked.
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If possible, an emergency call is placed to
the Mercedes-Benz emergency call center
The driver can cancel the deceleration at any
time by performing one of the following actions:
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Steering
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Braking or accelerating
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Deactivating Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short
time when pulling away on a hill under the fol‐
lowing conditions:
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Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission is in position
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or
k
.
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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.
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Swiftly move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when 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. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi‐
bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains
with the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
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The incline must not be greater than 30%.
182 Driving and parking