Vehicle Level - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Driving systems
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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 activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
R
When the HOLD function is activated, the
transmission is shifted automatically to posi-
tion P if:
the driver's door is open and the driver's
R
seat belt is unfastened.
the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
R
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
a system malfunction occurs.
R
the power supply is not sufficient.
R
RACE START
Important safety notes
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Observe the safety notes for the SPORT
handling mode (
RACE START is intended solely for activation
on dedicated race circuits.
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start. The precondition for
this is a suitable high-grip road surface.
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RACE START is only available in AMG vehi-
cles.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
Conditions for activation
R
Activating RACE START
R
page 82).
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AIRMATIC

Vehicle level

Important safety notes
G WARNING
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.
Make sure no one is underneath the vehicle or
in the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches
when the vehicle is being lowered.
WARNING
G
Vehicles with level control:
The vehicle is slightly lowered if:
you have selected comfort suspension tun-
R
ing and
you lock the vehicle within approximately
R
60 seconds of switching off the engine
You and people in the vicinity of the wheel
arch or the underbody may thus become trap-
ped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
wheel arch or the underbody when you lock
the vehicle.
! The vehicle is lowered by about 15 mm if:
you have selected "Comfort tuning"
R
you switch off the engine and then
R
you lock the vehicle within approximately
R
60 seconds
When parking, position your vehicle so that
it does not make contact with the curb as
the vehicle is lowered. Your vehicle could
otherwise be damaged.
If you unlock the vehicle within 60 seconds of
having switched the engine off, the vehicle is
lowered slightly when Comfort suspension
mode is selected.
Your vehicle regulates its height automati-
cally. All-round level control ensures the best
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
possible suspension and constant ground