Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster Operator's Manual page 153

System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being activated when you
leave the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle while only the HOLD
function is braking the vehicle, the vehicle
can roll away in the following situations:
If there is a malfunction in the system or
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in the power supply.
If the HOLD function is deactivated by
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depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Always deactivate the HOLD function
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and secure the vehicle against rolling
away before leaving the vehicle.
* NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in cer‐
tain situations:
Active Brake Assist
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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HOLD function
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Active Parking Assist
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To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
During towing
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In a car wash
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Requirements:
The vehicle is stationary.
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The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
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the driver's side is fastened.
The engine is running or has been automati‐
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cally switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
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The electric parking brake is released.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐
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vated.
The transmission is in position h, k or i.
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Activating the HOLD function
Depress the brake pedal and after a short
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time quickly depress further until the ë
display appears in the multifunction display.
Release the brake pedal.
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Deactivating the HOLD function
Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
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or
Depress the brake pedal until the ë dis‐
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play disappears from the multifunction dis‐
play.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐
ing situations:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
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ted.
The transmission is switched to position j.
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