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:
SmartKey
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
Key Does
Not Belong to Vehicle
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Use the correct Smart ...
Air distribution settings
The air distribution can be set individually for
the driver's and front-passenger sides.
Directs air through the
defroster vents
Directs air through the center and
side air vents
Direc ...
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
- To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
- To start a diesel engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 ...
