Hill Holder - Mercedes-Benz Atego Manual

Brake system

Hill holder

The hill holder is part of the Telligent
holder is switched on, it remains in the ready state in forward and reverse gear even after an intermediate stop
or when the engine is switched off. The hill holder prevents the vehicle from rolling away on uphill and downhill
gradients and enables it to start off smoothly.
Activating the hill holder
Press top of hill holder switch.
The hill holder is standing by, but is not yet active.
Brake vehicle to a standstill.
The hill holder is active. The indicator lamp
in the instrument panel lights up.
The hill holder remains active as long as the brake
or clutch pedal is slightly depressed.
Risk of accident
Do not activate the hill holder in wintry road conditions. The wheels could lock up after stopping on an uphill
or downhill gradient, and the vehicle could slide away. The hill holder is merely an aid intended to provide
assistance when moving off.
Releasing the hill holder
When the vehicle moves off, the hill holder is released automatically. The indicator lamp
panel goes out.
Risk of accident
Vehicles with Telligent
If you release the brake pedal while the hill holder is active, the warning buzzer sounds briefly. The hill holder
is released and the indicator lamp
tionally.
Vehicles without Telligent
If you do not depress the accelerator, clutch or brake pedal while the vehicle is stationary with the hill holder
active, the warning buzzer sounds briefly. The hill holder is released and the indicator lamp
instrument panel goes out. The vehicle can roll away unintentionally.
Deactivating the hill holder
Press bottom of hill holder switch.
The indicator lamp
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If you apply the parking brake, the indicator lamp
no longer active but continues to stand by.
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