Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
- the vehicle is stationary.
- the engine is running.
- the driver's door is closed or your seat belt
is fastened.
- the parking brake is not applied.
- the hood is closed.
- the transmission is in position D, R or N.
- DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
See also:
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel drive)
4MATIC ensures that all four wheels are permanently driven. Together with ESP®
and ETS, it improves the traction of your vehicle whenever a drive wheel spins due
to insufficient grip.
WARNIN ...
Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
Adjust the height so that the upper part of the
seat belt is routed across the center of your
shoulder.
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Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions
(USA only)
(Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning ...