Auto Hold automatic holding function
Usage
Auto Hold automatically secures the vehicle from
rolling away when stopped.
Functionality
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Auto Hold is not able to stop the vehicle under all cir-
cumstances, such as on slippery ground, or on gradi-
ents.
Secure and release the vehicle
With Stop, the vehicle is automatically secured us-
ing Auto Hold.
lights up in the instrument
cluster. The brake pedal can be released.
With Start, the vehicle is automatically released us-
ing Auto Hold.
Automatic protection from the parking brake
Under certain circumstances, the vehicle can be se-
cured using the parking brake. lights up in the in-
strument cluster.
Operating conditions
✓
The driver's door is closed.
✓
The engine is running.
✓
Auto Hold is activated.
✓
The automatic transmission mode is not selec-
ted.
Settings
Activation/deactivation
›
Press the
button.
Activation is indicated by the illumination of the
symbol in the button.
NOTICE
Disable Auto Hold to allow the vehicle to roll if nec-
essary when driving through a car wash.
Electronic engine sound (e-sound)
Functionality
The e-sound generates electronic engine sound
when driving.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Despite the e-sound, the vehicle does not have to be
clearly audible to other road users.
Troubleshooting
e-sound failure
illuminates
›
Seek the help of a specialist garage.
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Auto Hold automatic holding function