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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 depress the accelerator and the trans-
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mission is in position D or R.
the transmission is in position P.
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you depress the brake pedal again with a cer-
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tain amount of pressure until
from the multifunction display.
you secure the vehicle using the electric park-
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ing brake.
you activate Distance Pilot DISTRONIC.
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After a short period, the vehicle is secured
by the electric parking brake, thus relieving
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
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driver's door is open
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
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matically switched off by the ECO start/stop
function
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activated,
the vehicle is stationary and:
a system fault occurs
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the power supply is insufficient
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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 optimum acceleration
from a standing start. For this, a suitably high-
grip road surface is required, along with the
tyres and vehicle being in good condition.
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If you use RACE START, individual tyres may
get into a 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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systems (
Be sure to read the safety notes and informa-
HOLD
HOLD
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tion on ESP
Driving systems
RACE START must not be used on normal
RACE START is only available in
WARNING
Observe the safety notes on driving safety
page 62).
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page 67).
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