Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023, Operator'S Manual

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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 responsibil-
ity 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%.
▌
Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
&
WARNING 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:
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If there is a malfunction in the system or in
the power supply.
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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.
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 vehicle has been started or has been
automatically 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 deactiva-
ted.
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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 Instrument 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 Instrument Display.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the following
situations:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
ted.
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The transmission is shifted to position
j
.
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The vehicle is secured with the electric park-
ing brake.
182 Driving and parking