Hold Function - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

HOLD function

General notes
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
when pulling away, especially on steep
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slopes
when maneuvering on steep slopes
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when waiting in traffic
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The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, it can still roll away
despite being braked by the HOLD function if:
there is a malfunction in the system or in
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the voltage supply.
the HOLD function has been deactivated by
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pressing the accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
the electrical system in the engine
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compartment, the battery or the fuses have
been tampered with.
the battery is disconnected
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There is a risk of an accident.
If you wish to exit the vehicle, always turn off
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
! If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function
is activated, the vehicle brakes
automatically in certain situations. To
prevent damage to the vehicle, deactivate
DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in
the following or other similar situations:
when towing the vehicle
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in the car wash
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Deactivating the HOLD function
( page 179).
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Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
the vehicle is stationary
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the engine is running or if it has been
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automatically switched off by the ECO
start/stop function
the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
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is fastened
the hood is closed.
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the electric parking brake is released
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the selector lever is in position D, R or N on
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vehicles with automatic transmission
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated
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Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions
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are met.
Depress the brake pedal.
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Quickly depress the brake pedal further
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until :HOLD HOLD
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. On vehicles with automatic
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transmission: only when the transmission
is in position D or R.
you shift the transmission to position P on
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vehicles with automatic transmission.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving systems
appears in the multifunction
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