Activation Conditions - Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 Operator's Manual

example, the detected vehicle turns a corner
and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle,
DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these.
Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that
are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating
DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with
crossing traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
when pulling away, especially on steep
R
slopes
when maneuvering on steep slopes
R
when waiting in traffic
R
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
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Warning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.

Activation conditions

You can activate the HOLD function if:
the vehicle is stationary.
R
the driver's door is closed or if your seat
R
belt is fastened.
the electric parking brake is released.
R
the hood is closed.
R
the transmission is in position R, N or D.
R
The trunk lid must be closed in position R.
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
R
Activating the HOLD function
X
Make sure that the activation conditions
are met.
X
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
HOLD
until display : appears in the
instrument cluster.
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.
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Warning
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).
Driving systems
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