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:
Engaging the electric parking brake
automatically
The electric parking brake is automatically
applied if HOLD or DISTRONIC PLUS brakes
the vehicle until it is stationary and at least
one of the following conditions is fulfilled:
• the engine ...
Adjusting the climate mode settings (AIR FLOW)
This function is only available with 3-zone
automatic climate control.
The climate mode settings are especially
effective at high temperatures.
You can select the following climate mode
settin ...
System self-test
The 42 indicator lamp
illuminates when you:
• turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock
• on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button once or twice
The indicator ...
