Hold Function - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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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 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC or the
HOLD function is activated, the vehicle
brakes automatically in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 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 D, R or N.
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Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 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.
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If depressing the brake pedal the first time
does not activate the HOLD function, wait
briefly and then try again.
Deactivating the HOLD function
The HOLD function is deactivated automatically
if:
you accelerate and the transmission is in
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position D or R.
you shift the transmission to position P.
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you apply the brakes again with a certain
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amount of pressure until
from the multifunction display.
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ing brake.
you activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
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After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
HOLD disappears