Mercedes-benz 2013 M Class User Manual download pdf (Page 210)

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:

R

when towing the vehicle

R

in the car wash

Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 208).

General notes

The HOLD function can assist the driver in the

following situations:

R

when pulling away, especially on steep

slopes

R

when maneuvering on steep slopes

R

when waiting in traffic

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.

i

Do not use the HOLD function when

driving off-road, on steep uphill or downhill

gradients or on slippery or loose surfaces.

The HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle

on such surfaces.

Activation conditions

You can activate the HOLD function if:

R

the vehicle is stationary

R

the engine is running

R

the driver's door is closed or your seat belt

is fastened

R

the electric parking brake is released

R

the transmission is in position D, R or N

R

DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated

Activating the HOLD function

X

Make sure that the activation conditions

are met.

X

Depress the brake pedal.

X

Quickly depress the brake pedal further

until ë appears in the multifunction

display.

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

automatically if:

R

you accelerate and the transmission is in

position D or R

R

you shift the transmission to position P

R

you depress the brake pedal again with a

certain amount of pressure until ë

disappears from the multifunction display

R

you secure the vehicle using the electric

parking brake

R

you activate DISTRONIC PLUS

i

After a time, the electric parking brake

secures the vehicle and relieves the service

brake.

The electric parking brake automatically

secures the vehicle if the HOLD function is

activated and:

R

the driver's door is open and the driver's

seat belt is unfastened.

R

the engine is switched off.

R

a system malfunction occurs.

R

the power supply is not sufficient.

On steep uphill or downhill inclines or if there

is a malfunction, the transmission may also

be automatically shifted into position P.

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