Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual page 197

Driving systems
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way, because of its narrow width. The dis-
tance to the vehicle in front will be too short.
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta-
cles or stationary vehicles. If, for 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 cross-
ing traffic, for example, could cause your vehi-
cle 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 manoeuvring 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 cancelled and the HOLD
function is deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
the vehicle is stationary.
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the engine is running or if it has been auto-
R
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
the driver's door is closed or if your seat
R
belt is fastened.
the parking brake is released.
R
the bonnet is closed.
R
the selector lever is in position D, R or N on
R
vehicles with automatic transmission.
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
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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 ë 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.