Mercedes-benz 2013 CLA Class User Manual download pdf (Page 183)

detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals

an obstacle or stationary vehicle, DISTRONIC

PLUS will not brake for these.

Crossing vehicles

DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that

are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating

DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with cross-

ing traffic, for example, could cause your vehi-

cle to pull away unintentionally.

HOLD function

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:

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there is a malfunction in the system or in

the voltage supply

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the HOLD function is deactivated by the

accelerator pedal being depressed, e.g. by

a vehicle occupant

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the electrical system in the engine com-

partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-

pered with

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the battery is disconnected

There is a risk of an accident.

Before leaving the vehicle, always deactivate

the HOLD function and secure the vehicle

from rolling away.

!

If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function

is activated, the vehicle brakes automati-

cally in certain situations. To prevent dam-

age to the vehicle, deactivate DISTRONIC

PLUS and the HOLD function in the follow-

ing or other similar situations:

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when towing the vehicle

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in the car wash

Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 182).

General notes

The HOLD function can assist the driver in the

following situations:

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when pulling away, especially on steep

slopes

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when manoeuvring on steep slopes

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when waiting in traffic

The vehicle is kept stationary without the

driver having to depress the brake pedal.

The braking effect is cancelled and the HOLD

function is deactivated when you depress the

accelerator pedal to pull away.

Activation conditions

You can activate the HOLD function if:

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the vehicle is stationary.

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the engine is running or if it has been auto-

matically switched off by the ECO start/

stop function.

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the driver's door is closed or if your seat

belt is fastened.

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the electric parking brake is released.

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the transmission is in position D, R or N on

vehicles with automatic transmission.

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DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.

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