Hold Function; Deactivating Steering Assist - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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If DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist is
activated but is not ready for a steering
intervention, steering wheel symbol :
appears in gray. If the system provides you
with support by means of steering
interventions, symbol : is shown in green.

Deactivating Steering Assist

Press button ;.
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Indicator lamp : goes out. The
Steering Steering Assist. Assist. Off
in the multifunction display. Steering Assist
is deactivated.
When DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated,
DISTRONIC PLUS Steering Assist is
deactivated automatically.

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.
DTR+: DTR+:
Off message appears
Important safety notes
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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.
Further information on deactivating the HOLD
function ( page 213).
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! 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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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
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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 electric parking brake is released.
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the transmission is in position D, R or N.
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DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
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