Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 190

Improved driving stability when braking, espe-
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cially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
This steering recommendation is given in the fol-
lowing situations:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
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wet or slippery road surface when you brake
the vehicle starts to skid
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System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
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ESP is deactivated.
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted fur-
ther by the electric power steering.
HOLD function
▌HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand-
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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▌Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
If there is a malfunction in the system or in
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the power supply.
If the HOLD function is deactivated by
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depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
Always secure the vehicle against rolling
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away before you leave it.
Requirements:
The vehicle is stationary.
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The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
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the driver's side is fastened.
The vehicle has been started or has been
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automatically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.