Deactivating - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

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Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions are
X
met.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
X
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
R
position D or R.
the transmission is in position P.
R
you depress the brake pedal again with a cer-
R
tain amount of pressure until
from the multifunction display.
you secure the vehicle using the electric park-
R
ing brake.
you activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
R
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After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
When the HOLD function is activated, the trans-
mission is shifted automatically to position P if:
the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
R
driver's door is open.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
R
matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
R
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be shif-
ted into position P automatically.
RACE START
Important safety notes
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roads. RACE START must only be activated
and used on dedicated road circuits, outside
of public road use.
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Mercedes‑AMG vehicles.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration from
a standing start. For this, a suitably high-grip
road surface is required, along with the tires and
vehicle being in proper operating condition.
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If you use RACE START, individual tires may
start to spin and the vehicle could skid.
Depending on the selected ESP
is an increased risk of skidding and having an
accident. Make sure that no persons, animals
or obstacles are within range of the vehicle.
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HOLD disappears
systems (
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP
Conditions for activation
You can activate RACE START if:
the doors are closed.
R
the engine is running and the engine and
R
transmission are at operating temperature.
This is the case when the oil temperature
gauge in the multifunction display is shown in
white (
ESP
R
the drive program S, S+ or Race is selected
R
(
the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
R
position.
the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is
R
depressed (left foot).
the transmission is in position D.
R
RACE START must not be used on normal
RACE START is only available in
WARNING
Observe the safety notes on driving safety
page 58).
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( page 63).
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page 201).
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is functioning correctly. (
page 132)
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mode, there
page 63)
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