Deactivating - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Activating the HOLD function
Make sure that the activation conditions
X
are met.
Depress the brake pedal.
X
Quickly depress the brake pedal further
X
until : appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
release the brake pedal.
i
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 automati-
cally if:
you accelerate and the transmission is in
R
position D or R.
you shift the transmission to position P.
R
you depress the brake pedal again with a
R
certain amount of pressure until ë dis-
appears from the multifunction display.
you secure the vehicle using the electric
R
parking brake.
you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
R
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After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake. The HOLD function is then deacti-
vated.
Driving systems
When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi-
tion P if:
the driver's seat belt is not fastened and the
R
driver's door is open
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
R
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated
when the vehicle is stationary and:
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
R
If a malfunction in the electric parking brake
occurs, then the transmission may also be
shifted into position P automatically.
Magic Body Control
General notes
MAGIC BODY CONTROL consists of Active
Body Control (ABC), ROAD SURFACE SCAN
as well as automatic vehicle stabilization in
the event of a crosswind.
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to improve driving safety and reduce
fuel consumption. The suspension mode is
adjusted according to your selection (sports
or comfort), the road surface conditions and
the vehicle load. A multifunction camera
detects bumps in the road surface before the
vehicle drives over them. This reduces chas-
sis movements.
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
When the vehicle is being lowered, people
could become trapped if their limbs are
between the vehicle body and the wheels or
underneath the vehicle. There is a risk of
injury.
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