
X
Press the
:
or
9
button to set per-
manent Speedtronic in increments of ten
(240 km/h to 160 km/h). Permanent
Speedtronic is deactivated with the
Off
setting.
X
Press
a
to save the entry.
HOLD function
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
R
when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
R
when manoeuvring on steep slopes
R
when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
R
the vehicle is stationary.
R
the engine is running or was automatically
switched off by the ECO Start/Stop func-
tion.
R
the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened.
R
the parking brake is not applied.
R
the bonnet is closed.
R
on vehicles with automatic transmission*,
D, R or N is selected.
R
Distronic Plus* is deactivated
Activating the HOLD function
X
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X
Depress the brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission* with a
selector lever (example)
X
With increased force depress the brake
pedal further until
HOLD
:
appears in the
multi-function display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
i
If depressing the brake pedal the first
time does not activate the HOLD function,
wait briefly and then try again.
G
Risk of accident
The vehicle's brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. For this reason,
deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is
to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a
car wash or by towing).
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
cally if:
R
you accelerate. On vehicles with automatic
transmission*, this occurs only if D or R is
selected.
R
on vehicles with automatic transmission*,
you move the selector lever to P.
R
you activate Distronic Plus*.
R
you release the brakes and apply them
again with a certain amount of pressure
until the
HOLD
message in the multi-func-
tion display goes out.
G
Risk of accident
Never get out of the vehicle when the HOLD
function is activated.
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