Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 197

Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions are
X
met.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
X
until : appears in the multifunction display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
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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 automatically
if:
you accelerate and the transmission is in
R
position D or R.
the transmission is in position P.
R
you depress the brake pedal again with a cer-
R
tain amount of pressure until : disappears
from the multifunction display.
you secure the vehicle using the electric park-
R
ing brake.
you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
R
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After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-
mission is shifted automatically to position 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.
Driving systems
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
R
If a malfunction occurs, then the transmission
may be shifted into position P automatically.
RACE START
Important safety notes
i
RACE START must not be used on normal
roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
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RACE START is only available in
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration from
a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required, along with the tires and
vehicle being in proper operating condition.
G
WARNING
If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Depending on the selected ESP
is an increased risk of skidding and having an
accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
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Observe the safety notes on driving safety
systems ( page 68).
Y
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
®
tion on ESP ( page 73).
Y
Conditions for activation
You can activate RACE START if:
the doors are closed.
R
the engine is running and it has reached an
R
operating temperature of approximately
160 ‡ (71 †). This is the case when the oil
temperature gauge in the multifunction dis-
play is shown in white.
the drive program S, S+ or Race is selected.
R
( page 154)
Y
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
R
position.
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mode, there
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