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DSG : if the gear selector lever is moved to position N, the Auto Hold function will not be switched
on or will be switched off. As a result, the vehicle will not be held securely in a stationary position
.
Holding the vehicle stationary with the Auto Hold function
• Make sure that the Auto Hold function is operational. The indicator lamp in the
button lights up yellow.
• Brake the vehicle to bring it to a standstill
• Manual gearbox: disengage the clutch and either keep the clutch fully depressed or shift to
neutral.
• Release the brake. The indicator lamp
The vehicle is being held stationary by the Auto Hold function
Switching off the Auto Hold function
• Press the
button
⇒
Fig. 152
(arrow) switches off.
The electronic parking brake switches on automatically to hold the vehicle securely. However, the
electronic parking brake will not switch on if the brake pedal is depressed when the Auto Hold
⇒
function is switched off
.
Switching off the Auto Hold function temporarily using the
It can sometimes be necessary to turn the Auto Hold function off temporarily to enable the vehicle
to roll more easily, for example when manoeuvring.
• With the engine switched on, depress the brake pedal.
• Press the
button. The Auto Hold function is deactivated.
The Auto Hold function will be reactivated as soon as the brake pedal is depressed again when the
vehicle has come to a standstill.
The system's limits
If the clutch grinds while the ignition is switched off or the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be
secured against rolling away with the Auto Hold function or the electronic parking brake in certain
⇒
circumstances
. After switching off the ignition or opening the driver door, make sure
that the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster display lights up red. The electronic
parking brake is switched on.
WARNING
The intelligent Auto Hold function cannot overcome the laws of physics, and operates
only within the limits of the system. Never let the extra convenience afforded by the Auto
Hold function tempt you into taking any risks when driving.
• Make sure that the indicator lamp
or red if you want to hold the vehicle securely. The vehicle is being held by the
Auto Hold function if the green indicator lamp is lit and by the electronic parking brake
if the red warning lamp is lit.
• Never leave the vehicle if the engine is running and the Auto Hold function is switched
on.
• The Auto Hold function cannot hold the vehicle in all hill start situations or brake it
sufficiently on all slopes going downhill, e.g. if the ground is slippery or icy.
NOTICE
Switch off the Auto Hold function before driving into a car wash. Damage may otherwise
be caused by automatic activation of the electronic parking brake.
Safety notes on the parking systems
The parking systems include the following:
⇒
• Park Distance Control
Park Distance Control
• Rear view camera system (Rear View)
⇒
• Park Assist
Park Assist
.
⇒
• Area View
Area View
.
• Trailer manoeuvring system (Trailer Assist)
The systems available depend on the equipment in the vehicle.
Always observe and follow the general safety notes when using the parking systems.
⇒
Parking
.
will light up greenon the instrument cluster display.
⇒
.
⇒
. The indicator lamp in the button
in the instrument cluster display lights up green
.
⇒
Rear view camera system (Rear View)
⇒
Trailer Assist
⇒
button
.
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