Deactivating - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions
X
are met.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
X
until : appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
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.
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
cally if:
you accelerate. On vehicles with automatic
R
transmission: only when the transmission
is in position D or R.
the transmission is in position P on vehicles
R
with automatic transmission.
you depress the brake pedal again with a
R
certain amount of pressure until : disap-
pears from the multifunction display.
you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
R
you secure the vehicle using the electric
R
parking brake.
i
After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi-
tion P if:
the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
R
driver's door is open.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
R
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activa-
ted when the vehicle is stationary and:
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
R
Start-off assist (except Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
If you use start-off assist, individual wheels
may start to spin and the vehicle may skid. If
ESP ® is deactivated, there is a greater danger
of skidding and having an accident. Make sure
that no persons or obstacles are in the vicinity
of the vehicle.
Start-off assist enables optimum acceleration
from a standstill. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required, along with the tires
and vehicle being in proper operating condi-
tion.
Do not activate start-off assist on public
roads.
Observe the safety notes on driving safety
systems ( page 65).
Y
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
®
tion on ESP ( page 69).
Y
Activating start-off assist
®
Deactivate ESP (
X
Y
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-
X
ahead position.
page 227).