Hold Function - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

requires the driver to keep his hands on the
steering wheel and to steer himself.
If you do not steer yourself or if you take your
hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged
period of time, the system will first alert you
with a visual warning. A steering wheel sym-
bol appears in the multifunction display. If you
have still not started to steer and have not
taken hold of the steering wheel after five
seconds at the latest, a warning tone also
sounds to remind you to take control of the
vehicle. Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
switched to passive. DISTRONIC PLUS
remains active.
Activating Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot
Activate the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steer-
X
ing Assist and Stop&Go Pilot function using
the on-board computer (
The DTR+: DTR+: Steering Steering Assistant
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are
active.
Information in the multifunction display
If Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot are acti-
vated but not ready for a steering interven-
tion, steering wheel symbol : appears in
gray. If the system provides you with support
by means of steering interventions, sym-
bol : is shown in green.
Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot
Deactivate the DISTRONIC PLUS with
X
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot function
using the on-board computer
( page 236).
Y
The DTR+: Steering Assistant Off DTR+: Steering Assistant Off
message appears in the multifunction dis-
page 236).
Y
Assistant On On mes-
Driving systems
play.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
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slopes
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
G 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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