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If the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.
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Always deactivate the HOLD function
and secure the vehicle against rolling
away before leaving the vehicle.
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NOTE Damage from automatic braking
When Active Brake Assist, Active Distance
Assist DISTRONIC or the HOLD function are
activated, the vehicle brakes autonomously
in certain situations.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar sit‐
uations:
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During towing
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In a car wash
Requirements:
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The vehicle is stationary.
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The driver's door is closed or the seat belt on
the driver's side is fastened.
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The engine is running or has been automati‐
cally switched off by the ECO start/stop
function.
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The electric parking brake is released.
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deacti‐
vated.
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The transmission is in position h, k or i.
Activating the HOLD function
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Depress the brake pedal and after a short
time quickly depress further until the ë
display appears in the multifunction display.
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Release the brake pedal.
Deactivating the HOLD function
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Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
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Depress the brake pedal until the ë dis‐
play disappears from the multifunction dis‐
play.
The HOLD function is deactivated in the follow‐
ing situations:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa‐
ted.
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The transmission is switched to position j.
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The vehicle is secured with the electric park‐
ing brake.
In the following situations, the vehicle is held by
the transmission position j or by the electr ic
parking brake:
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The seat belt is unfastened and the driver's
door is opened.
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The drive system is switched off.
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There is a malfunction in the system or the
power supply is insufficient.
AIRMATIC
Function of AIRMATIC
AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with varia‐
ble damping for improved driving comfor t. The
all-round level control system ensures the best
possible suspension and constant ground clear‐
ance, even with a laden vehicle. When driving at
speed, the vehicle is lowered automatically to
improve driving safety and to reduce fuel con‐
sumption. You also have the option of manually
adjusting the vehicle level.
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Driving and parking
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