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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-
R
ted.
The transmission is in position h, k or i.
R
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 driver's 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 display
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disappears from the driver's display.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the following
situations:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa-
R
ted.
The transmission is shifted to position j.
R
The vehicle is secured with the electric park-
R
ing brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
transmission position j and/or by the electric
parking brake:
The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's
R
door is opened.
The vehicle is switched off.
R
There is a system malfunction.
R
The power supply is insufficient.
R
In addition, the
Brake Immediately
message may
appear in the driver's display and a horn tone may
sound at regular intervals.
Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly
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until the warning message disappears.
The HOLD function is deactivated.
Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling
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away.
Function of Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time
when you pull away on a hill under the following
conditions:
The transmission is in position h or k.
R
Driving and parking 239
The electric parking brake is released.
R
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to the vehicle rolling away
After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer
holds the vehicle.
Swiftly move your foot from the brake
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pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not
leave the vehicle when it is being held by
Hill Start Assist.
Valet service mode
▌Function of the valet service mode
In valet service mode, the vehicle acceleration is
limited to reduce the risk of damage to and
improper use of the vehicle when it is handed over
to third parties.
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