Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2017 Operator's Manual page 179

Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot
Press button ;.
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Indicator lamp : goes out. The
Steering Assist. Off
the multifunction display. Steering Assist and
Stop&Go Pilot are deactivated.
When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated or not
available, Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
deactivated automatically.
HOLD function
General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
when pulling away, especially on steep slopes
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when maneuvering on steep slopes
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when waiting in traffic
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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.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
there is a malfunction in the system or in
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the voltage supply.
the HOLD function has been deactivated by
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pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
the electrical system in the engine com-
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partment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
the battery is disconnected
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There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
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When DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD func-
tion is activated, the vehicle brakes automat-
ically in certain situations.
DTR+:
message appears in
Driving systems
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Deactivating the HOLD function (
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if all of the
following conditions are fulfilled:
the vehicle is stationary.
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the engine is running or if it has been auto-
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matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
the driver's door is closed or your seat belt is
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fastened.
the electric parking brake is released.
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the transmission is in position h, k or i.
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DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
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Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions are
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met.
Depress the brake pedal.
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Quickly depress the brake pedal further
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until : appears in the multifunction display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
If depressing the brake pedal the first time does
not activate the HOLD function, wait briefly and
then try again.
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